CHERRY BERRY SHORTCAKE STARS

Cherry Berry Shortcake Stars image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen* tart red cherries, pitted
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen*blueberries
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
1 egg
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup fresh or frozen* tart red cherries, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup fresh or frozen*blueberries, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl combine 1 1/2 cup cherries, 1 1/2 cup blueberries, and sugar. Set aside.
For shortcakes, in a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl combine egg, 1/2 cup cream. honey, 1/4 cup cherries, and 1/4 cup blueberries; add to flour mixture. Using a fork, gently stir until moistened and dough comes together.
On a floured surface, knead dough by gently folding and gently pressing it just until it just holds together. Pat dough out to 3/4-inch thickness. Using a floured 2 1/2-inch star cutter, cut out shortcakes; re-form scraps as necessary.
Place shortcakes 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile combine remaining whipping cream and vanilla; beat to soft peaks.
Serve shortcakes with cherry berry mixture. Top with whipped cream.