Berry-Lemon Shortcakes Recipe

Name: Berry-Lemon Shortcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups sliced strawberries; ¼ cup powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons powdered sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon poppy seed; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces; ½ cup fat-free buttermilk; 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar; cooking spray; ¼ cup whipping cream

Servings: persons

4 cups sliced strawberries
¼ cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
½ cup fat-free buttermilk
1 teaspoon turbinado sugar
cooking spray
¼ cup whipping cream

1
Place strawberries, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, and juice in a small bowl; toss.
2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
3
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
4
Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
5
Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
6
Add buttermilk, stirring just until moist.
7
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead one or two times until well blended.
8
Pat dough ino a 6x4 inch rectangle.
9
Cut dough into 6 2-inch squares; sprinkle evenly with turbinado sugar.
10
Place squares 1 inch apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
11
Bake at 425 degrees for 13 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
12
Place whipping cream in a bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form.
13
Add remaining 2 teaspoons powdered sugar.
14
Continue beaking until stiff peaks form.
15
Split shortcakes in half crosswise.
16
Place 1 bottom half of cake on each of 6 plates; top each serving with 1/2 cup strawberry mixture.
17
Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons whipped cream over each serving.
18
Place 1 top half of cake over each serving.

600

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups sliced strawberries, ¼ cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons powdered sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Berry-Lemon Shortcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Berry-Lemon Shortcakes

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