Lemon-Berry Shortcakes
Lemon-Berry Shortcakes is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Position rack in top third of oven; preheat to 400°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPosition rack in top third of oven; preheat to 400°F.
Mix sugar and peel in small bowl.
Melt jam in large skillet with 2 tablespoons water.
Mix in 3 tablespoons lemon sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, then berries.
Combine 1 cup whipping cream, 2 tablespoons lemon sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in medium bowl and whip.
Cover; chill.
Mix flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and 1/3 cup lemon sugar in large bowl.
Quickly mix in remaining 1 1/3 cups cream and 2 tablespoons lemon juice until dough just comes together.
Drop dough by rounded 1/3 cupfuls in 6 mounds on ungreased baking sheet.
Sprinkle dough with remaining lemon sugar.
Bake biscuits until golden, about 23 minutes.
Cool slightly on rack.
Split biscuits; fill with berries and cream.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.