Red White and Blueberry Shortcakes

Prep Time:15 minutes

Cook Time:13 minutes

Servings:8

Description:
This dessert is a modern interpretation of the classic berry shortcake. Cutting cold butter into the flour makes little crumbs of fat that produce light, flaky shortcakes. A light stirring and kneading of the dough makes the flakiest shortcakes.

Ingredients

Shortcakes

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
1/3 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons raw or coarse sugar crystals

Mixed Berry Sauce

1 package (16 ounces or 3 cups) Driscoll's Strawberries, hulled
1/3 cups plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 pints heavy cream
1 package (6 ounces or 1 1/3 cups) Driscoll's Blackberries
1 package (6 ounces or 1 1/4 cups) Driscoll's Blueberries
1 package (6 ounces or 1 1/3 cups) Driscoll's Raspberries

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Shortcakes

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or coat with cooking spray. Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, zest and baking soda in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in buttermilk just until dry ingredients are moistened. Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead gently 3 to 4 times.

Pat or roll to 1/2-inch thickness, dusting lightly with flour to prevent sticking.

Cut 8 stars or circles using a 3 to 4-inch diameter cookie cutter. Place on prepared pan. Moisten tops with water and sprinkle with sugar crystals.

Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Place cakes on a wire rack to cool.

Mixed Berry Sauce

Blend half strawberries, 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar and lemon juice in a blender until smooth. Slice and reserve remaining strawberries to serve with shortcakes. Whip heavy cream and remaining 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form.

To Serve

Using a serrated knife, cut shortcakes in half horizontally. Place bottom halves on dessert plates. Top each with a dollop of whipped cream. Surround with blackberries, raspberries and blueberries. Drizzle with 1 to 2 tablespoons strawberry sauce, sliced strawberries and add shortcake top. Pass remaining sauce.

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