Description
A sweet and vibrant dessert featuring layers of fluffy shortcake, fresh strawberries, and a refreshing lemon cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and let them sit for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Make the dough: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the softened butter.
- Combine with cream: Pour in the heavy cream and mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the dough: On a floured surface, turn out the dough and pat it into a round about 1-inch thick.
- Bake: Place the dough circles on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Whip the cream: Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Create the lemon cream sauce: Mix the lemon juice and zest into the whipped cream.
- Assemble your creation: Slice the cooled shortcakes in half, layer them with sweetened strawberries, and drizzle the lemon cream sauce.
Notes
For best results, serve immediately after assembly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg