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star-spangled shortcakes

Recipe by
Jason Koch
Westland, MI

Add a little red, white and blueberry to your Fourth of July party with these star-shaped, berry-packed biscuits. Whipped cream and sprinkles make it extra sweet.

yield 6 serving(s)
method Bake

Ingredients For star-spangled shortcakes

  • 1 pkg
    buttermilk biscuit mix
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar, plus 2 tsp.
  • 1/2 c
    half and half
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 pt
    blueberries
  • 1 pt
    strawberries, sliced
  • red, white, and blue sprinkles

How To Make star-spangled shortcakes

  • 1
    Heat oven to 450F. In a bowl, stir together biscuit mix and 2 Tbsps sugar. Stir in the half-and-half and make rolled biscuits following package directions. Cut biscuits with 3-inch star cookie cutter. Place on cookie sheet and bake 10-12 minutes, or until golden.
  • 2
    Beat heavy cream and remaining 2 tsps. of sugar with an electric mixer until firm peaks form. Slice biscuits in half and spread with whipped cream. Fill biscuits and berries and top with sprinkles. Makes 6 servings.

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