Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake Summer Dessert
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This easy strawberry blueberry shortcake recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy a colorful fruit dessert. The strawberries and blueberries also pair well for a festive red white and blue dessert for patriotic holidays, such as July 4th or Memorial day..
This Blueberry-Strawberry shortcake recipe is one of our many Patriotic desserts you will want to bookmark for later. They are so easy to make and everyone loves them!
Why This Strawberry Blueberry Shortcakes Recipe?
Strawberry blueberry cupcakes are super easy to make with fresh summer berries. These are perfect for a summer barbecue or 4th of July party
This is an easy no bake shortcake recipe. No need for the oven at all.and these little cakes can be ready in minutes. Such a great way to enjoy fresh produce.
Ingredients
This delicious recipe only requires a few simple ingredients
- fresh strawberries
- fresh blueberries
- fresh blackberries
- fresh raspberries
- mini spongecakes or angel food cake.
Be sure to only use fresh berries for this recipe.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Step by Step instructions
Step one: Wash all berries. You can mix strawberries and raspberries
Step Two: Prepare the frosting. Blend on medium or high speed until stiff peaks form.
Step Three: Layer the berries over the bread.
Step four: Top with frosting
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Hint: You can add a bit of sugar to the berries for a little more sweetness. See below for tip.
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Strawberries and blueberries make for wonderful recipes. For more mixed berry recipes, try these Strawberry Blueberry Buttermilk Biscuits or these Strawberry Blueberry Muffins.
Substitutions & Variations
- Whipped Cream – You can skip the frosting and use whipping cream.
- Fresh Fruit –Play around with other fresh fruits
- Shortbread – You can substitute homemade biscuits, shortcake biscuits, angel cake food slices or pound cake.
Equipment
- large bowl
- colander
- hand or stand mixer
- parfait cups, mason jars or stemless wine glasses.
Storage & Serving
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator separately.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
How to Make Macerated Berries
In a medium bowl, simply toss fresh, sliced berries with a bit of sugar (about 1–2 tablespoons per cup of fruit) and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour. Stir before adding to the shortcakes.
Timesaving Tips
- You can coat the berries with a little lemon juice to help keep the fruit fresh.
- Macerate strawberries or blueberries earlier in the day or the night before. They’ll be juicier and ready to go.
- Whip the cream in advance – Whip and chill your cream a few hours ahead (or use quality canned whipped cream in a pinch).
More Summer Dessert Recipes
Bisquick Mix Streusel Coffee Cake
More Desserts for Patriotic Holidays
Red White and Blue Trifles – these cake and cream trifles are beautiful and delicious!
Fourth of July Cupcakes – Swirl the colors in both the mix and the frosting.
Fourth of July Pretzels. Fun and simple patriotic pretzels.
Red White and Blue Ice Cream. A fun and festive Red White and Blue no-churn ice cream.
Strawberry Blueberry Shortcake
Ingredients
Blueberry strawberry shortcake
- 8 sponge cake dessert shells
- 3 oz strawberries diced
- 3 oz raspberries
- 3 oz blueberries
- 3 oz blackberries
Frosting
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 package cream cheese room temperature (8 ounces)
- 1/4 cup milk at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- For the frosting: add sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer on medium speed to mix until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides as needed. Continue mixing until frosting reaches a fluffy and creamy consistency.
- Frost each shortcake by spooning the frosting and then cover with the berries.
- The leftover berries can be placed on the plate next to each shortcake.
Notes
Can use heavy cream in place of the milk, if you would like fluffier frosting.
Nutrition
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The perfect summer dessert.
I have everything I need for these strawberry shortcakes. My blueberries are getting ripe and strawberries are in the refrigerator. YUM!
An easy and beautiful dessert! It was a real hit with my grandkids. Thanks you!