LEMON STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Add lemon peel to the shortcake batter and the butter to give traditional shortcake a bit of zip. That extra flavor burst puts this shortcake recipe over the top! - Nancy Hooper, Glen Burnie, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine strawberries and sugar; cover and refrigerate until serving. , Preheat oven to 400°. In another large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the milk, egg yolk and lemon zest; stir into crumb mixture until a soft dough forms (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Gently pat or roll each portion into a 3/4-in.-thick circle. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. , Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack; cool for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine butter and lemon zest; set aside. In another small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. , To assemble, split shortcakes in half. Place cake bottoms on dessert plates; spread with lemon butter. Top with half of the strawberries and whipped cream. Replace shortcake tops; top with remaining berries and cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 698 calories, Fat 35g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 204mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
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Jessica Zuta
[email protected]This strawberry shortcake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Shymaa M
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The biscuits are light and fluffy, the strawberries are juicy and sweet, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Moung Ching
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of strawberry shortcake, but this recipe changed my mind. The biscuits are so light and fluffy, and the strawberries are perfectly sweet and tart.
Suraj Bc
[email protected]This strawberry shortcake is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.
manik babu
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different fruits, such as blueberries and peaches, and it's always delicious.
MR Rajan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up fresh strawberries. The shortcakes are easy to make and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Eman Goda
[email protected]This strawberry shortcake is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of sweet strawberries and tart lemon. The biscuits are also very light and fluffy.
Sanzu Budi
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The biscuits were light and fluffy, and the strawberries were perfectly ripe and juicy. The lemon glaze added a nice touch of sweetness.
Cody Dalton
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The lemon glaze adds a nice touch of tartness that balances out the sweetness of the strawberries.
Syed Raiyan
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The biscuits were buttery and flaky, and the strawberries were perfectly sweet and tart.
Damage Control
[email protected]This strawberry shortcake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen strawberries, depending on what I have on hand.
shoriful shoriful
[email protected]I made this recipe for a special occasion and it turned out beautifully. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the presentation was stunning. My guests raved about it!
Rapjiv Tamang
[email protected]This strawberry shortcake was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of tangy lemon and sweet strawberries was perfect, and the biscuits were light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.