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Lemon Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits

Lemon Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits

Lemon Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits are soft, buttery biscuits baked in melted butter and filled with juicy blueberries and fresh lemon zest. They come out golden on top, tender inside, and lightly crisp around the edges. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat, these biscuits are simple to make and full of bright citrus flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 Biscuits
Course: Biscuits, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits
  • 1/2 cup Real California unsalted butter melted
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Real California buttermilk
  • 1 3/4 cups fresh blueberries
For the Glaze and Assembly
  • 1/2 cup Real California cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Real California unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 –2 tablespoons Real California whole milk

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Pan
  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Pour the melted butter into your baking dish and spread it evenly.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt.
Step 3: Add Buttermilk
  1. Pour in the buttermilk and gently mix with a spatula. Do not overmix. The dough will be thick.
Step 4: Fold in Blueberries
  1. Carefully fold in the fresh blueberry. Try not to crush them.
Step 5: Spread the Dough
  1. Spoon the dough evenly over the melted butter. Gently spread it to the edges. The butter will rise up around the sides.
Step 6: Score Before Baking
  1. Use a knife to lightly cut the dough into 9 squares. This helps after baking.
Step 7: Bake
  1. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden and set. The edges should look crisp from the butter.
Let cool for 10–15 minutes.
    ▶ Make the Lemon Glaze
    1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, and milk. Mix until creamy and spreadable.Spread over slightly warm biscuits.

    Notes

    ❖ Do not overmix the dough.
    ❖ Use fresh lemon zest only.
    ❖ Let biscuits cool slightly before glazing.
    ❖ Cut before baking for even squares.
    ❖ Bake until golden on top and edges.