Blueberry Shortcake

Blueberries sandwiched between homemade shortcake topped with cream – blueberry shortcake is the perfect summer dessert.

Blueberry Shortcake Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this blueberry shortcake recipe: 

• Vanilla extract: The simple shortcakes start with vanilla extract mixed with heavy whipping cream.
• Heavy whipping cream: You’ll need heavy whipping cream for shortcakes and for the whipped cream.
• Egg: An egg lends moisture and helps bind the shortcake batter together.
• Lemon: Lemon zest brightens up the shortcakes, while lemon juice adds flavor to the blueberry topping.
• Flour: All-purpose flour gives the shortcake batter structure.
• Baking powder: Baking powder acts as a leavener, which means it helps the cakes rise.
• Sugar: Granulated sugar goes into the shortcakes and the blueberry topping, while powdered sugar is essential for homemade whipped cream.
• Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor of the blueberry shortcakes, but it won’t make them taste salty.
• Butter: Butter adds moisture and richness to the shortcakes.
• Blueberries: Of course, you’ll need blueberries! Fresh is best, but frozen berries will work just fine.