A unique summer dessert combining the tender crumb of a blueberry muffin with the fresh, sweet topping of classic strawberry shortcake.
Author:Avery
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:55 min
Yield:12 muffins 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for strawberries)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
Gently fold in the blueberries.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the muffins cool, prepare the strawberries. In a medium bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Let them sit for at least 15 minutes to macerate and release juices.
Prepare the whipped cream. In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
To serve, place a cooled blueberry muffin on a plate. Top generously with the macerated strawberries and a large dollop of fresh vanilla whipped cream. Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Notes
If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first; toss them directly into the batter.
For an extra shortcake flavor, you can lightly brush the tops of the warm muffins with melted butter before topping.
This recipe makes a perfect summer berry fusion baking treat.