Description

Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Cream Sauce is a fresh and elegant dessert featuring fluffy shortcakes layered with juicy strawberries and finished with a silky lemon-infused cream sauce. The balance of sweet berries and tangy citrus makes this dessert light, refreshing, and perfect for spring and summer occasions.

Ingredients

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For the Shortcake Base

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
2/3 cup milk or heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

For the Strawberry Filling

1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

For the Lemon Cream Sauce

1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
2–3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Macerated Strawberries

Wash and hull strawberries
Slice evenly
Toss with sugar
Let sit for 20–30 minutes

2. Make the Shortcake Base

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
Mix dry ingredients
Cut in cold butter until crumbly
Add milk gradually
Form dough gently

3. Prepare the Lemon Cream Sauce

Whip cold cream until soft peaks form
Add sugar gradually
Fold in lemon juice or curd
Add zest for extra brightness

4. Assemble the Dessert

Layering is where presentation meets flavor:

Slice shortcake in half
Add strawberries
Spoon over lemon cream
Top with second layer
Finish with more cream and berries

Prep Time: PT20M
Cook Time: PT15M
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 shortcake
Calories: 320 Kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg