Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Cream
Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Cream featuring soft biscuits, fresh strawberries, and a bright citrus cream.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter cubed
- ¾ cup milk or cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.
- Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Add milk and egg and mix into dough.
- Shape into rounds and bake until golden.
- Mix strawberries with sugar and set aside.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Slice shortcakes in half.
- Layer strawberries and lemon cream between halves.
- Top with more cream and strawberries and serve.
Notes
Use cold butter for flaky texture.
Assemble just before serving.
Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.
Assemble just before serving.
Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.