Luscious Lemon Strawberry Shortcake
A sweet summertime dessert, strawberry shortcake is appropriate for informal barbecues, picnics, and potluck parties. It’s excellent for potlucks, brunches, lunches, and baby showers. It is suitable for serving on china or a paper plate. It is a tasty dessert suitable for potluck parties, baby showers, lunches, and brunches. So here is my take on the classic dessert- the luscious lemon strawberry shortcake.
Luscious Lemon Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 3 T. granulated sugar
- 1 T. baking powder
- 1/4 t. salt
- 1 t. lemon zest
- 1-1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
- 6 c. strawberries, sliced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 T. sugar
- whipped cream for filling the shortcakes, store-bought or homemade
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
- Pour in whipping cream and stir with a spoon until a thick dough forms.
- Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, scoop the shortcakes onto a prepared baking sheet. You should get 8 medium-sized shortcakes.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the shortcakes are golden brown on top.
- While the shortcakes are baking, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl and let them marinate.
- Once shortcakes are baked, let them cool completely before slicing.
- When ready to serve, slice each shortcake in half and fill it with whipped cream and strawberries. Enjoy!
Luscious Lemon Strawberry Shortcake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that’s sure to please. The tangy lemon and sweet strawberry flavors pair wonderfully with the light, airy cake. From start to finish, this treat can be created in just under an hour, making it perfect for any occasion. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different fruits or flavors – the possibilities are endless!
Luscious Lemon Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 3 T. granulated sugar
- 1 T. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- whipped cream for filling the shortcakes, store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
- Pour in whipping cream and stir with a spoon until a thick dough forms.
- Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, scoop the shortcakes onto a prepared baking sheet. You should get 8 medium-sized shortcakes.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the shortcakes are golden brown on top.
- While the shortcakes are baking, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl and let them marinate.
- Once shortcakes are baked, let them cool completely before slicing.
- When ready to serve, slice each shortcake in half and fill it with whipped cream and strawberries. Enjoy!
