star-spangled shortcakes

4 Pinches
Westland, MI
Updated on Oct 11, 2016

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.

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package buttermilk biscuit mix
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, plus 2 tsp.
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 pint blueberries
  • 1 pint strawberries, sliced
  • - red, white, and blue sprinkles

How To Make star-spangled shortcakes

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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