Description
Colorful and delightful berry skewers featuring fresh strawberries, blueberries, and fluffy shortcake, perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh strawberries
- Fresh blueberries
- Whipped cream
- Skewers
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the shortcake biscuits by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Stir in heavy cream until a dough forms.
- Knead gently on a floured surface and cut into rounds.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Wash the strawberries and blueberries thoroughly.
- Hull the strawberries and slice them in half or quarters.
- Assemble the skewers with a strawberry half, a piece of shortcake, and a blueberry.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
- Serve and enjoy your skewers arranged neatly on a platter.
Notes
These skewers can be prepped ahead of time and kept in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: berry skewers, summer dessert, shortcake, healthy dessert, festive treat