Description
Tender lemon shortcakes layered with juicy blueberry filling and fluffy whipped cream, creating a bright and refreshing dessert that tastes like sunshine in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the dough)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for the blueberry filling)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk and lemon juice just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently pat to about 1 inch thick, and cut into 6 circles. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring gently, until thickened. Let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Split each cooled shortcake in half. Spoon blueberry filling over the bottom half, add whipped cream, then place the top half back on.
- Serve immediately with extra berries or cream if desired.
Notes
- Keep butter cold for the most tender texture.
- Allow the blueberry filling to cool slightly before assembling to prevent melting the whipped cream.
- Shortcakes can be baked a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: lemon blueberry shortcakes, blueberry dessert, lemon shortcake, summer dessert, homemade shortcake