Refreshing Summer Fruit Shortcakes with Whipped Cream

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Refreshing Summer Fruit Shortcakes with Whipped Cream bring the essence of summer to your table with a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. This vegetarian American dessert features a medley of fresh blueberries, apricots, and cherries, all layered atop fluffy shortcakes and topped with homemade whipped cream. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat, these shortcakes are versatile enough for any occasion.

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Overview

These delightful shortcakes are a perfect way to savor the flavors of summer. With a combination of fresh blueberries, apricots, and cherries, topped with homemade whipped cream, this dessert is both refreshing and indulgent.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 1.5 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) white sugar
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 0.25 Cup cold butter, divided
• 0.5 Cup buttermilk
• 0.25 Cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1 Pint fresh blueberries, drained
• 4 Whole fresh apricots, sliced
• 0.5 Pounds (lb) cherries, sliced
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) confectioners' sugar, divided
• 0.75 Cup whipping cream

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Sift together the flour, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender or two forks, work the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture; pour in the buttermilk and milk, and mix just until the dough gathers together. Do not overwork. Cover the bowl, and allow the dough to rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Roll or pat the dough into 6 rounds, each about 3 inches in diameter. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Place on a rack and cool to room temperature.
4. Meanwhile, combine the blueberries, apricots, and cherries in a bowl. Toss to blend and set aside.
5. Beat the whipping cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Stir in 2 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks form. Split the shortcakes in half and place the bottom halves on 6 serving plates. Spoon whipped cream over each half, top with fruit, and place a shortcake top on each. Dust tops with the remaining 1 tablespoon of confectioners' sugar.

Enjoy your homemade Refreshing Summer Fruit Shortcakes with Whipped Cream!