Description
These Blackberry Shortbread Wedges combine a buttery shortbread base with fresh blackberries for a sweet, crumbly treat. Easy to make, the recipe uses simple pantry staples—unsalted butter, powdered sugar, flour, vanilla and berries—baked to golden perfection. Perfect for tea time, brunch or holiday desserts, each wedge offers a burst of fruit flavor atop a tender shortbread crust. Store in a sealed tin for up to three daysand keep cool.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for topping.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mix until just combined, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Press half of the shortbread mixture into the bottom of an 8‑inch square pan lined with parchment paper.
- Spread fresh blackberries over the base.
- Crumble remaining shortbread on top and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before cutting into wedges.
Notes
- For a firmer texture
- chill the dough before adding berries. Use ripe but firm blackberries to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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