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Star-shaped shortcakes layered with whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries on a white serving tray with patriotic accents
Jana Rae

Star Spangled Berry Shortcakes

These star-spangled berry shortcakes are a festive Fourth of July dessert with flaky star-shaped biscuits, fresh berries, and whipped cream—easy, patriotic, and delicious!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ cup 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ¾ cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
For the Berries:
  • 1½ cups sliced strawberries
  • ¾ cup blueberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar or honey
For the Whipped Cream:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Make the Biscuits:
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in cold buttermilk and vanilla until just combined.
  5. Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat into a ¾-inch thick rectangle.
  6. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out biscuits. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
Prep the Berries:
  1. Toss sliced strawberries and blueberries with sugar or honey. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to draw out juices.
Whip the Cream:
  1. In a chilled bowl, beat cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  2. Assemble the Shortcakes:
  3. Split the star biscuits. Spoon berries onto the bottom half, top with whipped cream, then cap with the other biscuit half.
  4. Garnish with a little more whipped cream and a few extra berries on top if desired.

Notes

Recipe Notes

  • Make ahead tip: Biscuits can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container.
  • Short on time? Use store-bought shortcakes or biscuits.
  • Star shape: If you don’t have a star cutter, a round biscuit works fine too—just add patriotic picks or flags on top!
  • Whipped cream swap: Store-bought Cool Whip works in a pinch.