Mixed Berry Shortcakes take sweet, buttery shortcakes topped with homemade whipped cream and stuffed with ripe, fresh, juicy strawberries and blueberries. This lightly sweetened dessert recipe is perfect for any occasion.
Preheat the oven to 400° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir together until all of the dry ingredients have come together to form a crumbly dough.
Gently press the dough together with your hands and transfer to a clean work surface. Without kneading, form the dough into a 6 inch round log. The dough will be very dry and crumbly but press it together without kneading.
Slice the log into 6 equal rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet. If the dough is not sticking together, gently press it into a circle. It will come together while baking.
Sprinkle the tops of the dough with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
To make the Berry Topping
Place approximately ⅓ of the strawberries in a medium bowl and sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar. Use a fork to mash together until the mixture is mostly liquid. Stir in the rest of the cut strawberries. Cover and place in the fridge until ready to assemble.
To make the Whipped Cream
To a large, cold bowl, add the heavy cream and sugar. Whisk until stiff peaks form. Alternatively, you can use the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Cover and chill until ready to assemble.
To assemble the Shortcakes
Slice each shortcake in half horizontally and place the bottom of each cake on a plate. Top with strawberry sauce, a dollop of whipped cream, and additional berries. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use your favorite berries. Don't assemble until ready to serve so the shortcakes don't get soggy.Store leftover, unassembled shortcakes covered at room temperature for up to 5 days. Recipe from Annie's Eats