Strawberry Lemon Custard Shortcake
"I just had to buy the June issue of Canadian Living so I could make the cover recipe! I made some changes to the biscuit portion - you could substitute with sponge or angel food cake, if you prefer. Standing time has not been included."
photo by CountryLady
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 19
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
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LEMON BISCUITS
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1⁄2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
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LEMON CUSTARD
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 cups milk
- 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
- 1⁄4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
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BERRIES
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
- whipping cream
directions
- BISCUITS: Sift dry ingredients together; mix in zest.
- Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Make a well in the center & pour the milk in; mix the flour into this until it forms a ball - when the mixture comes away from the sides of the bowl without sticking, its ready; if necessary, add a little more flour.
- Turn out onto a floured surface & gently knead 5 or 6 times - no more or it will become tough.
- Roll out about 1/2" thick, cut with a cookie cutter or floured glass & place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Brush with lemon juice, sprinkle with coarse sugar & bake in preheated 450F oven for 8 to 12 minutes or until light golden colour on top.
- CUSTARD: Whisk yolks, sugar, corn starch, zest & 1/4 cup of the milk in a bowl; set aside.
- In a heavy saucepan, heat the remaining milk over medium heat just until bubbles form around the edge; gradually, whisk into the yolk mixture.
- Return to the pan & cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 5 minutes.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl; stir in lemon juice.
- Place plastic wrap directly on surface & refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours or up to 2 days.
- BERRIES: Toss berries, sugar & brandy (if using) in a large bowl; let stand for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- ASSEMBLY: Slice cooled biscuits in half horizontally & place bottom half on serving dishes.
- Spoon some strawberries onto each biscuit & top with custard; place biscuit tops on top of custard.
- Spoon more strawberries onto each biscuit top followed by whipped cream.
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On May 1, 2008 my husband and I started a new adventure. We'll be living in a 37 foot RV while our new home is under construction. Its out in the country on a dead end dirt road with lots of trees. For the next 4 months or so, most meals will be cooked on the BBQ and life will be full of challenges!
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