BLUEBERRY SWEET CORN SHORTCAKE

Two of summer's best ingredients come together in an epic dessert just begging to be invited to a party.

- NICOLE HOPPER

Blueberry Sweet Corn Shortcake

ACTIVE TIME 55 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 2 HOURS, 55 MINUTES
SERVES 15

2 tsp. lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp.fresh juice (from 2 lemons)
2 tsp. cornstarch
6 cups fresh blueberries (from 3 [11-oz.] containers), divided
2 cups (396 g) granulated sugar, divided
1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided Cooking spray
1 ear fresh sweet corn, husk removed
4 large eggs
1 cup neutral oil (such as canola) 
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
11/2 cups whole buttermilk, divided
2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (156 g) medium-grind yellow cornmeal
2 tsp. baking powder
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup (28 g) confectioners' sugar