Red, White and Blueberry Shortcakes

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Red, White and Blueberry Shortcakes
30 min.
4
533kcal

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Indulge in a delightful and festive dessert that celebrates the vibrant colors and flavors of summer with our Red, White, and Blueberry Shortcakes! Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this gluten-free treat is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make.

Picture layers of golden, buttery pound cake, grilled to perfection, topped with luscious whipped cream infused with Northwoods blueberry preserves. The vibrant strawberries mixed with Pacific Mountain strawberry preserves add a fresh burst of flavor, creating a harmony of sweetness that's simply irresistible. Each bite offers a delightful balance of textures, from the warm, slightly crispy edges of the cake to the creamy and fruity toppings.

Best of all, this dessert can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Whether celebrating the Fourth of July or a summer barbecue, these shortcakes will surely impress your guests and leave them reaching for more. You can also customize the presentation with festive decorations, making it a brilliant centerpiece for your dessert table. Dive into this sweet sensation and enjoy the vibrant tastes of summer!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter melted
  • cup heavy cream 
  • slices round cake prepared (3/)
  • tablespoon powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 cup smucker's® orchard's northwoods blueberry preserves 
  • cups strawberries fresh sliced
  • 0.3 cup smucker's® orchard's pacific mountain strawberry preserves 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • grill
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff. Blend in blueberry preserves; refrigerate.
  2. Spread butter lightly on both sides of pound cake slices.
  3. Heat grill pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Grill cake slices in batches until lightly browned on both sides, about 5 minutes; cool.
  4. Stir together sliced strawberries and strawberry preserves.
  5. Cut pound cake slices in half on a diagonal.
  6. Place 4 pieces of cake in the center of a dessert plate in an overlapping fashion. Spoon one-fourth of strawberry mixture down center. Dollop with blueberry whipped cream.
  7. Garnish with decorative flag pick, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories533kcal
Protein4.36%
Fat43.59%
Carbs52.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.25
Glycemic Load
13.92
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.93608692418%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.38mg
Petunidin
5.95mg
Delphinidin
6.89mg
Malvidin
12.52mg
Pelargonidin
26.84mg
Peonidin
3.81mg
Catechin
4.34mg
Epigallocatechin
0.96mg
Epicatechin
0.57mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.28mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.85mg
Myricetin
0.28mg
Quercetin
2.62mg
Gallocatechin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:533.05kcal
26.65%
Fat:26.34g
40.53%
Saturated Fat:15.99g
99.93%
Carbohydrates:70.79g
23.6%
Net Carbohydrates:67.57g
24.57%
Sugar:46.58g
51.76%
Cholesterol:135.96mg
45.32%
Sodium:422.74mg
18.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.92g
11.85%
Vitamin C:68.15mg
82.6%
Manganese:0.62mg
30.85%
Vitamin A:1077.46IU
21.55%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.28%
Folate:60.83µg
15.21%
Phosphorus:151.07mg
15.11%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.01%
Iron:2.33mg
12.93%
Fiber:3.22g
12.86%
Selenium:8.31µg
11.87%
Calcium:106.19mg
10.62%
Potassium:318.11mg
9.09%
Vitamin B3:1.7mg
8.51%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.17%
Vitamin K:8.22µg
7.82%
Vitamin D:1.07µg
7.15%
Magnesium:27.12mg
6.78%
Copper:0.13mg
6.73%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.06%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.91%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.33%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.09%
Source:Allrecipes