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Raspberry shortcake on a pink cake plate with fresh raspberries.
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Easy Raspberry Shortcake Recipe made with Refrigerator Biscuits

Turn refrigerator biscuits into delicious shortcakes that are covered in a raspberry whipped cream for the ultimate light and refreshing dessert.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Cool10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

Shortcakes

  • 1 tube refrigerator biscuits {8 count}
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Raspberry Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3-4 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces fresh raspberries
  • ½-1 Tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.

Shortcakes

  • Open the can of refrigerator biscuits and lay them out onto a silicone mat {or parchment} lined baking sheet. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of granulated sugar onto the top of each biscuit {making sure that it is in an even layer}. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the top of the biscuits are golden brown.

Raspberry Whipped Cream

  • While the biscuits are baking combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract in the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment {or a large bowl with a hand held mixer}. On a high speed whisk the ingredients {being sure to stop and scrape the bowl as needed} until you have stiff peaks. This can take a few minutes.
  • In a separate bowl add the raspberries and ½-1 tablespoons of sugar {depending on sweetness of berries}. Use a fork to mash the ingredients until you have the consistency that you want. Pour the sugared raspberries into the whipped cream. Gently fold into the whipped cream carefully making sure they are evenly distributed but not deflating the mixture.

Assembly

  • Once the biscuits have cooled for about 5 minutes {if they are too warm the whipped cream will melt}, they are ready to assemble. Take a biscuit and split it in half. Add about 1/3 cup of raspberry whipped cream and add the top of the biscuit on top of the whipped cream. Serve and enjoy. Leftovers can be stored separately in the refrigerator for a day or two but the biscuits are best fresh.

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Notes

  • Want to try a different fruit?  Use strawberries, blackberries or blueberries.
  • Replace the vanilla extract for almond extract.
  • Use a can of refrigerated crescent rolls or cinnamon rolls in place of the biscuits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 552mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg