Sweet Blueberry Biscuits with Vanilla-Lemon Glaze
Flaky, buttery, and bursting with juicy blueberries, these Sweet Blueberry Biscuits are the kind of cozy comfort food that hits the spot whether you’re serving brunch, enjoying an afternoon snack, or just need something sweet with your coffee.
Topped with a silky vanilla-lemon glaze and packed with real berries, they bring together that warm-from-the-oven magic with the tangy sweetness of summer fruit. It’s one of those recipes that tastes like home but looks like a bakery masterpiece.
Why I Love This Recipe
There’s something nostalgic and grounding about a good biscuit—especially when it’s slightly sweet and packed with fruit. These biscuits are tender and soft thanks to frozen butter, while the blueberries pop with every bite. The glaze? It’s just the right touch of sweet-meets-zesty to tie everything together.
They’re also quick to make, and use pantry staples. No yeast, no proofing—just mix, roll, bake, drizzle, and devour.
📝 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons cold or frozen butter
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 ounces blueberries (fresh or dried)
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/8 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
🔄 Ingredient Notes & Swaps
- Frozen Butter: This is key! It creates flaky layers. Grating the butter or breaking it into chunks gives those signature pockets.
- Blueberries: Fresh will burst slightly in the oven, while dried offer a chewy texture. Either works!
- Glaze: Add a little lemon zest for even more zing, or swap in almond extract for a twist.
👩🍳 How to Make Sweet Blueberry Biscuits
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Whisk together flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl.
- Add milk and gently fold in blueberries. Don’t overmix!
- Break in frozen butter chunks and fold gently into dough. You want butter pieces to stay visible.
- Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/4–1/8 inch thick.
- Cut out biscuits with a biscuit cutter or glass. You should get about six.
- Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake 7–12 minutes, until golden brown.
- Brush warm biscuits with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
- Whisk glaze ingredients in a bowl, then drizzle over biscuits while they’re warm.
🌟 Tips for Biscuit Success
- Keep ingredients cold: Especially the butter. You want it to steam during baking and create rise.
- Don’t overwork the dough: This keeps them tender.
- Customize the glaze: Mix in lemon zest, cinnamon, or even a splash of blueberry juice for color.
🍽️ Serving Ideas & Pairings
These biscuits are the kind of treat that go with anything from a weekend brunch spread to an afternoon tea:
- Pair with Blueberry Lemonade for a fruit-forward refreshment.
- Serve as dessert alongside Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs for an epic bake-off.
- Make it a snack plate with Monster Cookie Energy Balls.
- Bake up a variety by also trying Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites or Cake Mix Cookies.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Store at room temp: In an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Fridge: Up to 4 days—just warm them before eating.
- Freezer: Freeze before glazing for up to 1 month. Reheat and glaze fresh.
To reheat: pop them in a 300°F oven for 5–7 minutes or microwave for 10–15 seconds.
🧁 More Recipes You’ll Love
- These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites
- Blueberry Lemonade
- Cake Mix Cookies
- No-Bake Monster Cookie Energy Balls
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs
💬 Final Thoughts
There’s something magical about baking that fills your kitchen with warmth—and these Sweet Blueberry Biscuits bring it all: soft texture, bursts of berry flavor, and a silky glaze that melts into every crevice.
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