5 Delicious Variations of Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake

Introduction to Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake

Blueberry strawberry shortcake is a delicious dessert which is usually served during summer season because of the mixture of sweet strawberries and slightly sour blueberries and tender shortcakes made of butter. Typically, fruit shortcake which is essentially incorporated of fresh whipped cream and fresh berries is served embedded between layers of cake like biscuit. But, later generations have developed special modifications for sundry uses that range from specific cuisines to conventional ones. 

 All the recipes are outlined in this article, including the classic Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake, gluten-free Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake, vegan Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake, keto Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake and some innovation. With these recipes below, it would be possible for everyone to partake in this happy little dessert. 

 The Blueberries Strawberry Shortcake Recipe of Old Fashioned Laborimmer 

 Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake is one of the company’s signature products which is the most iconic dessert. It excellently blends the sweetness of the rice with the slightly sourness of the custard and is delicious whether served during breakfast, lunch or in the evening. 

 Ingredients: 

•  2 cups all-purpose flour 
•  1 tablespoon sugar 
•  1 tablespoon baking powder 
•  ½ teaspoon salt 
•  ½ c chilled and cubed unsalted butter 
•  ⅔ cup milk 
•  1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
•  1 pint strawberries, which are hulled and should be sliced according to the container size in use. 
•  1 pint blueberries 
•  We use 2 tablespoons of sugar if using berries. 
•  400ml Heavy cream or heavy whipping cream 
•  1 tsp powdered sugar FOR Cream 

Instructions:

1. Add milk & vanilla & mix gently only enough to combine everything. 
2.  Shape and Bake: After that, transfer it to a floured surface and knead softly before shaping the dough into a 1-inch-thick round disc. Along with the round one with shape which is cut with a biscuit cutter and kept on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for twelve to fifteen minutes or until the biscuits turn golden brown. 
3.  Prepare the Berries: Add 2 tablespoons sugar and mix the sliced up strawberries and blueberries. Allow to stand for around 10 minutes, so that the juices could come out. 
4.  Whip the Cream: With a cold mixing bowl beat heavy cream and powdered sugar after that mix stiff peaks. 
5.  Assemble: Cut the shortcakes in half, place them on top of the sweetened berries and spoon whipped cream on top of them. You should consume these nuts as soon as possible for the best of its flavor and taste. 

 Blueberry and Strawberry Shortcake made with Almond Flour Recipe 

 Ingredients: 

1.  2 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour blend 
2.  1 tablespoon sugar 
3.  1 tablespoon baking powder 
4.  ½ teaspoon salt 
5.  ¼ pound unsalted butter, chilled and cut into the small pieces 
6.  ½ cup almond milk Which is any dairy-free milk of your choice. 
7.  1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
8.  60 ml strawberries, hulled and sliced 
9.  1 pint blueberries 
10.  2 tablespoons sugar/for berries 
11.  Into a cup and a half of powdered sugar sift, 1 cup of heavy cream (or dairy-free whipped cream). 
12.  1 tablespoon powdered sugar 

 Instructions: 

1.  Gradually combine the almond milk and vanilla and stir until you get a dough-like consistency. 
2. Bake: Preshape the dough and divide into portions and then shape the portions into rounds. Arrange the rounds on the baking sheet-line and bake for about 12-15 minutes and/or until golden brown.
3. Sweeten the Berries: For the Strawberry and Blueberries, place the two together with sugar to allow them to soften the fruits and create juice. 
4.  Whip the Cream: Use regular whipped cream or dairy-free one if you are looking for a total gluten-free dessert Jelly sweetheart. 
5.  Assemble: Sprinkle the shortcakes with the fruit and the whipped cream. 

This is the gluten-free mode which will suit the needs of the people suffering from celiac disease or having gluten intolerance. Do not worry about the taste and texture of the conventional shortcakes because that is covered in this recipe! 

Vegan Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake. 

 When one wants to stick to a pure plant-based diet, then this vegan Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake is as delicious. 

 Ingredients: 

•  150g/ 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour in a case of a gluten-free option). 
•  1 tablespoon sugar 
•  1 tablespoon baking powder 
•  ½ teaspoon salt 
•  ½ cup coconut oil or any preferred vegan butter to your recipe. 
•  ⅔ cup of almond milk, or any other vegan milk 
•  1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
•  Wash 1 pint of strawberries and cut them into small halves. 
•  1 pint blueberries 
•  2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons honey (for berries). 
•  Optional topping: 1 cup of coconut cream (or vegan whipped cream) 
•  1 tablespoon powdered sugar 

 Instructions: 

• Bake:

Knead the dough to make it round shaped pieces and put it in a baking tray. The cake should bake for 12-15 minutes or if the mould has been greased with butter the mixture will turn golden brown on baking In the case that you’re using a loaf tin, then spread the mixture on the tin, and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the mixture turns golden brown. 

• Sweeten the Berries:

 Pour the berries with sugar and leave it for 10 minutes to permit the sugar to soften the berries. 

• Vegan Whipped Cream: 

The whipped chilled coconut cream is extremely fluffy after whipping with powdered sugar. Otherwise, you may use the vegan whipped cream from the stores which is currently widely available. 

• Assemble:

Cut the shortcakes in half, arrange the berries on top and finally pipe the coconut whipped cream on the top. 

Enjoy this vegan version which contains no dairy, eggs, and is packed with lots of flavor! 

Keto-Friendly Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

 Ingredients: 

 2 cups almond flour 

 2 tablespoons coconut flour 

 1 tablespoon of erythritol, or another sugar substitute that other keto dieters use 

 1 teaspoon baking powder 

 ¼ teaspoon salt 

 ¼ cup butter or coconut oilPlease melt the butter or coconut oil before adding into the recipe. 

 2 large eggs 

 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

 We will use fresh strawberries that have been hulled and sliced in the proportion of 1 pint. 

 1 pint blueberries 

 It depends on how many berries you are using, but for the berries I used 1 tablespoon of erythritol. 

 Heavy whipping cream – 1 cup 

 1 tablespoon powdered erythritol 

 Instructions: 

 Bake: Knead again to form round balls and arrange it nicely in a baking pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Set aside to cool B. 

 Sweeten the Berries: Drain the strawberries and blueberries and mix with erythritol and let the fruits stand for several minutes to produce juices. 

 Whip the Cream: To this, whip the heavy cream with powdered erythritol until you achieve stiff peaks. 

 Assemble: Keto shortcake, divide them in the middle and pour the berries on top, then whipped cream. 

 This is the keto friendly version which lets you have a low-carb dessert that still tastes delicious! 

Using Some Nontraditional Ingredients when Preparing the Traditional Sweetcreation  

 1. Lemon Zest and Basil Shortcake

 Substitute the water with grated lemon peel for the dough of the shortcakes and sprinkle the berries with fresh basil for that citrusy and herbaceous touch. 

 2. Chocolate Shortcake: 

 If you are a chocolate lover then you can replace a part of the flour with cocoa powder for a rich chocolate shortcake. Top with chocolate shavings for the added and final extra kick. 

3. Balsamic Berry Shortcake:

 Serve it with berries and just before the serving drizzle a balsamic reduction over the berries for a change of taste for sweetness. It acts more like a garnish because the balsamic glaze gives the fruit a boost in its natural taste. 

 4. Coconut Shortcake with Pineapple: 

 Substitute those strawberries and blueberries with fresh pineapples and use coconut cream for the topping, and that’s a perfect pineapple spin on this conventional dessert. 

 Such twists and turns are wonderful for everybody who wants to try something new and potentially came up with his or her own Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake. 

 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

 Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake is a delicious dessert which can be served to everyone without having to make different servings for the vegetarians, non-vegetarians, non-diabetic and diabetic persons. It can be made with the regular flour and sugar and is perfect if made gluten-free, vegan, and suitable for the keto diet or just experimenting with different flavors for this dessert. Simultaneously, it is versatile and easy to make which makes it a great starting point for creating so many versions. Well, my dear readers, now it’s high time to take fresh berries and make your preferred kind of this delightful summer dish! 

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