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Vegan Blueberry Shortcake

Blueberry Shortcake {Vegan}

Rebecca Coleman
A fresh summer dessert with a biscuit base and fresh fruit.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the biscuits

  • 1 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup non dairy milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1-2 tsp chopped fresh thyme optional
  • course granulated sugar & additional non dairy milk

For the blueberry filling

  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 1/4 water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Coconut whip

Instructions
 

  • Place the non dairy milk in a small bowl, and add the lemon juice to it. Allow to sit while you complete the next step.
  • Measure out all of your dry ingredients and the thyme into a large bowl, and mix to combine. Drop the vegan butter in and using your hands or a pastry blender (I actually use my potato masher, it works great), mush the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add the milk to the dry ingredients, and carefully begin to mix everything together. If the mix is a bit dry, you may need to add a little extra milk, 1 tbsp at a time. You don't want to overwork your dough, so mix it just until it comes together.
  • On a floured board, roll your dough out so it's about 3/4" thick. Cut out circles using a glass or a cookie cutter, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush a little vegan milk on the top of each biscuit and sprinkle with a little sugar. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for about 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden on the edges.
  • Remove from the pan and allow to cool on a wire rack.
  • While the biscuits are baking, make the blueberry compote.
  • In a smallish saucepan, place all the ingredients overĀ  medium heat, and gently bring to a boil. Allow to cook down for 5-10 minutes, until the consistency is jammy. I like to mash mine up with a potato masher, or you can puree it in your blender if you like a smoother consistency. Remove from the pan into a heat-proof bowl and place in the refrigerator to set. The consistency will thicken as it cools.
  • To assemble the blueberry shortcakes:
  • Take a biscuit and split it in half lengthwise. Lay the bottom half on the plate, and top with a generous dollop of the blueberries. Top that with a spoonful of coconut whip. Top with the top of the biscuit to complete.
Keyword vegan