Craving a dessert that’s both sweet, tart, and creamy? Look no further than this easy and delightful berries and cream recipe! What may seem like a summertime treat can be made year-round with a few ingredient alterations. First, start by making easy cream biscuits. Then, top with a simple berry compote and whipped cream for an effortless yet homemade dessert. You can make this recipe for two or a crowd!
Easy Berry Compote Dessert Recipe
I started making this recipe in the summer when farmer's markets were abundant with fresh, local berries. After all, who can resist a case of juicy strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries in the heat of the summer?
What’s so easy about this berries and cream recipe is its versatility. Reach for this recipe to use up berries before they go bad, or freeze your berries and make the recipe from frozen berries. You can also choose whichever berries you prefer! Ideally, you’ll opt for at least two varieties of mixed berries.
You'll need these ingredients to make this berries and cream dessert
Luckily, this recipe is super simple, and so is the list of ingredients. You probably have most of these ingredients and can quickly whip together this dessert. Serve the berries and cream over homemade biscuits, or enjoy it on its own for a gluten-free treat.
- Heavy whipping cream
- Self-rising flour
- Mixed berries
- Vanilla
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
Make your dessert
Start by making these two-ingredient cream biscuits. You can make them ahead of time or serve berries and cream on top, fresh out of the oven. If you serve the biscuits just after baking, you can prepare the berry compote and whipped cream while they bake.
For first-time biscuit bakers, I suggest making the biscuits beforehand or a few hours before you serve the dessert. This ensures adequate time to follow the recipe and allows for any additional time you may need.
For seasoned biscuit makers, prepare your ingredients ahead and make the berry compote while your cream biscuits bake in the oven. You can also make the whipped cream a few hours before you’re ready to serve dessert. This will allow it to firm up in the fridge after whipping.
When should you make berries and cream dessert?
Of course, this is a dessert recipe. However, I always take advantage of an opportunity to enjoy a fruity dessert for breakfast. These are just a few occasions during which you can serve this dessert:
- Dinner party
- Summer cookout
- Family barbecue
- Date night
- Holiday brunch
- Breakfast treat
There’s no bad time to make this berries and cream recipe. Try mixing in some fresh fruits during the summer, like peaches or plums, for a summer fruit dessert!
Absolutely! During the off-season, you can use frozen mixed berries from the store or freeze berries during the summer to use year-round.
The best cream for berries and cream is heavy whipping cream. However, you can use plant-based alternatives (like Silk’s plant-based whipping cream).
Start by baking the biscuits and allowing them to cool completely. Then, store them in an airtight container. Make the berry compote, allow to cool, and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Prepare whipped cream ahead and store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Then, heat up the compote in a pan over medium heat and serve with whipped cream fresh from the fridge.
Biscuits with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
Easy berry compote over fresh biscuits! Serve berries and cream over a fluffy cream biscuit for dessert, breakfast, or a summertime treat!
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup + 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- ½ cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup mixed berries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475º F.
- Set aside ⅓ cup heavy cream for whipped topping. In a medium bowl, stir together the remaining cream and self-rising flour.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough. Fold in half and repeat about 7 times. Using a biscuit cutter or mason jar lid, cut dough into ½ inch thick biscuits.
- Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- While the biscuits bake, heat water and sugar in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add berries, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir until it begins to bubble and remove from heat.
- Using a hand mixer or similar, whip the ⅓ cup heavy cream until soft peaks begin to form, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the biscuits from the oven. Top with warm berry compote and whipped cream, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Follow the recipe for cream biscuits and serve fresh.
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