STRAWBERRY LEMON SHORTCAKE
I love a good strawberry shortcake, but this recipe is my favorite by far. The citrus zest in the dough adds a refreshing zip to the sweet dessert. -Nancy Hooper, Glen Burnie, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, mix softened butter and lemon zest until blended. In another bowl, toss strawberries with sugar; let stand while preparing shortcakes., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt; cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk milk and egg yolk until blended; add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork just until moistened. , Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 4-5 times. Divide dough into 4 portions; pat each into a 3/4-in.-thick circle. Place 2 in. apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form., To serve, split shortcakes in half. Top bottoms with whipped cream and strawberries. Spread tops with lemon-butter mixture; place over strawberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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luke jemwa
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 10/10. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
naim dh
[email protected]This is the best strawberry shortcake recipe I've ever tried. The shortcakes are so fluffy and the strawberries are perfectly sweet and tart.
Naomi Babe nene
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I loved this shortcake. The lemon flavor really balances out the sweetness of the strawberries.
Chris Black
[email protected]This shortcake is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use fresh or frozen strawberries.
Reena Anil
[email protected]I've made this shortcake several times and it's always a hit. The strawberries and lemons are the perfect combination.
enrique martin
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for strawberry shortcake. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Bishal Thapa
[email protected]I made this shortcake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Progress Samuel
[email protected]I'm always looking for new strawberry shortcake recipes, and this one looks like a winner. Thanks for sharing!
Shina Sb
[email protected]This recipe looks absolutely divine! I can't wait to try it.
Priscy Apedo
[email protected]I love the combination of strawberries and lemons in this shortcake. It's the perfect summer dessert.
Ch. usman
[email protected]This shortcake was a hit at my last party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.
joshua kilyobas
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this strawberry lemon shortcake recipe was so simple to follow, even I couldn't mess it up! The result was a delicious and impressive dessert that everyone loved.
liaqat vishal
[email protected]The strawberry lemon shortcake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The shortcakes were light and fluffy, and the strawberries and lemon curd were the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Nathi Makabeni
[email protected]This strawberry lemon shortcake was a delightful treat that exceeded my expectations. The flavors of the strawberries and lemons complemented each other perfectly, and the shortcake biscuits were fluffy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition