LEMON SHORTCAKES WITH BASIL BERRIES
Lemon zest adds zing to shortcakes, which are topped with a mixture of picked berries, shredded basil, lemon juice, and sugar, and a spoonful of vanilla whipped cream. Recipe courtesy of Erin French, chef and owner of Lost Kitchen in Freedom, ME.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Shortcakes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place flour, granulated sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt in a food processor; pulse to combine. Add butter and pulse until coarse crumbs form, with a few pea-size pieces remaining. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate 10 minutes.
- Stir in cream until clumps form; knead a few times until a dough forms. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a log about 12 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. Slice into eight 1 1/2-inch-thick rounds; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake, rotating pan once halfway through, until light golden brown and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool on sheet 2 minutes; transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
- Serving: While shortcakes are cooling, toss berries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and basil; let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk cream with confectioners' sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Serve shortcakes with berries and whipped cream, garnished with tiny basil leaves.
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Chisom Confidence
chisom.c13@yahoo.comI'm not sure how to make whipped cream. I'll have to look up a recipe.
HAMZA crack ff
hamza.c@yahoo.comI'm going to make these shortcakes for my next party. I think they'll be a big hit!
jamil ali
ali-j66@yahoo.comI'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for these shortcakes. I'll have to check my pantry.
korean pissi
k_p@gmail.comI'm going to try making these shortcakes gluten-free. I'll let you know how they turn out!
Dora Exsposed
dora-exsposed@gmail.comI'm allergic to berries, so I'm not sure if I can make these shortcakes.
ODEASHA TYNES-PIERRE
t_odeasha63@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these shortcakes look really good.
Santos Castro
santos-c@hotmail.comThese shortcakes look so delicious! I'm definitely going to make them this weekend.
GRADUATE GAMER
g_g69@hotmail.comLemon shortcakes are my favorite dessert! I can't wait to try this recipe.
Aslam Gujjar
a-gujjar58@yahoo.comThese shortcakes were a complete disaster! I followed the recipe exactly and they still turned out terrible.
Jamie Reed
reed-j44@aol.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my shortcakes turned out dry and crumbly.
Maria Ahmed
m.a64@gmail.comThese lemon shortcakes are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I'll try them again with less sugar.
Ikoyo Annbel
a.i@hotmail.comThese shortcakes were so easy to make! I had them in the oven in no time.
bigjonthefriendlygiant
bigjonthefriendlygiant26@hotmail.co.ukI love the unique flavor combination in these shortcakes! The lemon and basil really complement each other.
Hussnain Ali king
h.k@yahoo.comThese lemon shortcakes are the perfect summer dessert! They're light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor.
SINCERE JOHNSON
j-sincere32@hotmail.comI had some trouble getting the shortcakes to rise properly, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try this recipe again with a different baking powder.
Batulu Bonina
bb68@hotmail.comThese shortcakes were a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The texture was great and the berries were a nice addition.
Maynul islam taj
taj77@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these shortcakes changed my mind! The balance of flavors was perfect and the shortcakes were so light and fluffy.
Nirvail Singh
nirvail.s@yahoo.comThese lemon shortcakes were easy to make and turned out so delicious! I love the pop of color from the berries and the basil adds a nice touch of flavor.
Quami Anthem
q@aol.comI made these shortcakes for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation.
Kennadi
kennadi@aol.comThese lemon shortcakes were a delightful treat! The combination of tangy lemon and sweet berries was perfect, and the basil added a unique and refreshing flavor. The shortcakes were light and fluffy, and the whipped cream was the perfect finishing to