Without a doubt, 4th of July Celebrations will be a bit different this year. No shoulder to shoulder firework watching, crowded parades, or giant backyard BBQs. While traditions may need to be set aside this year, we are all for celebration, even if that is solo, with one person, with your family, or with your social bubble!

We are all about nostalgia at Batter, and what better time than summer to share nostalgic treats. One of our favorites? Summer fruit shortcake! Split biscuits, dollop with lightly sweetened cream, and pile high with fresh seasonal fruit. Here are a few of our secret tips to making your shortcake the best it can be this summer!

1.} Bake biscuits fresh (choose from our classic cream biscuits or sweet corn biscuits, both available at our shop or through Good Eggs) or toast already baked biscuits in a 350 degree oven for 10 min so the edges are crisp. Texture contrast is everything!

2.} Add a heaping spoonful of mascarpone to your whipped cream to keep it stable! This way, you can prep your whipped cream in advance without worrying about separation or the cream going flat. Don’t forget the vanilla, and lightly sweeten with granulated or powdered sugar if desired.

3.} For juicy berries, toss with a light coating of fruit jam, or macerate with a squeeze of lemon juice and a tablespoon of sugar. Those fresh biscuits will soak up all the juicy goodness!

4.} Prep your ingredients ahead, but assemble at the last minute. Even better, make a shortcake buffet for people to assemble their own with desired amounts of ingredients (extra whipped cream for us, please!)

Need some help with your 4th of July desserts? Pick some up from the shop Thurs, Fri, or or Ferry Plaza farmer’s market Sat!

photo credit: Angelina Hong Media