Lemon Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Do you love to use fresh strawberries in your desserts? Me too! Today I’m sharing this lovely Lemon Strawberry Shortcake recipe.

This is a classic summertime dessert that you can enjoy any time of year. Strawberry shortcake is also elegant enough to be enjoyed at dinner parties and special gatherings. In China, some restaurants serve this on a wine or champagne glass. I’ve also seen people making these and placing them on mason jars. 

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Notes

• All ingredients for this recipe are easy to find and making it will take you less than 30 minutes. It’s the perfect dessert for anyone who loves fresh berries and looking into leveling it up for special occasions.
• The sweetness of the strawberry mixture is just right and you’d surely love to make it for a second time!

What Can You Pair with Lemon Strawberry Shortcake As Dessert?

This Lemon Strawberry Shortcake will be perfect with these dishes:

• Spinach and Broccoli Lasagna
• Grilled Lime Flat Iron Steak
• Fresh Greek Salad with Steak
• Shrimp Fajita Bowls
• Grilled Lamb Chops with Herbes de Provence

Ingredients for Lemon Strawberry Shortcake

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 3 T. granulated sugar
• 1 T. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 t. lemon zest
• 1-1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
• 6 c. sweet strawberries, sliced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 T. sugar
• whipped cream, for filling the shortcakes, store-bought or homemade

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Supplies Used

• Cookie scoop (for a more definite shortcake shape)
• Airtight container (for your leftovers)

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How To Make Lemon Strawberry Shortcake

Step #1. Preheat oven to 425°F.  

Step #2. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step #3. Get all your dry ingredients. In a large bowl, make your flour mixture. To do this, you need to whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. 

Step #4. Pour in whipping cream and stir with a spoon until a thick dough forms.

Step #5. Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, scoop the shortcakes onto the prepared baking sheet. You should get 8 medium-sized shortcakes. 

Baking your Strawberry Shortcake

Step #6. Bake 15-17 minutes or until the shortcakes are golden brown on top. 

Step #7. While the shortcakes are baking, combine your juicy strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl and macerate. 

Step #8. Once shortcakes are baked, let them cool completely before slicing. 

Step #9. When ready to serve, get your favorite dessert plates and place each shortcake slice in half and fill with whipped cream and macerated sliced strawberries. Enjoy your perfect strawberry shortcake!

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Lemon Strawberry Shortcake

Lori

Do you love fresh strawberries in your dessert? Me too! Today I'm sharing this lovely Lemon Strawberry Shortcake recipe.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 3 T. granulated sugar
• 1 T. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 t. lemon zest
• 1-1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
• 6 c. sweet strawberries , sliced
• 1 lemon , juiced
• 2 T. 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.
• Get all your dry ingredients. In a large bowl, make your flour mixture. To do this, you need to 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 the prepared baking sheet. You should get 8 medium-sized shortcakes.

Baking your Strawberry Shortcake

• Bake 15-17 minutes or until the shortcakes are golden brown on top.
• While the shortcakes are baking, combine your juicy strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl and macerate.
• Once shortcakes are baked, let them cool completely before slicing.
• When ready to serve, get your favorite dessert plates and place each shortcake slice in half and fill with whipped cream and macerated sliced strawberries. Enjoy your perfect strawberry shortcake!

Keyword Cake, Shortcake

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