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Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Cream Sauce

A delightful dessert featuring layers of sweet strawberries and fluffy shortcake topped with a zesty lemon cream sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Shortcake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream for whipping
Lemon Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream for sauce
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
Strawberries
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced

Method
 

Prepare Shortcake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the heavy cream until just combined.
  2. Spread the batter into a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
Make Lemon Cream Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, continuing to whip until well combined.
Assemble Dessert
  1. Slice the cooled shortcake into pieces. Layer with sliced strawberries and top with lemon cream sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

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