Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Shortcake Recipe with Lemon Curd Whipped Cream, a perfect dessert for any occasion! This treat features layers of fluffy shortcake, juicy strawberries, and a zesty lemon curd whipped cream that elevates the classic dessert to new heights.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for lemon curd)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in buttermilk until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, and pat into a round. Cut into rounds and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- For lemon curd, whisk eggs, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat until thickened (about 10 minutes). Cool completely.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Slice shortcakes horizontally, spread lemon curd on bottom half, top with strawberries and whipped cream, then cover with the top half.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use very cold butter for flaky shortcakes. Fresh strawberries enhance flavor; frozen can be used if thawed and drained. Customize the recipe by adding other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.