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Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Verbena Crumble

2023-02-20 - Written by: Emily J. Miller

strawberry shortcake lemon verbena crumble

Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Verbena Crumble

A twist on the classic strawberry shortcake, this dessert features a crumbly lemon verbena topping and sweet strawberries.

Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Verbena Crumble

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon verbena leaves
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

Prepare the Shortcake

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and confectioners' sugar.
  3. Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan or a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Bake the Shortcake

  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  2. Allow the shortcake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Lemon Verbena Crumble

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and lemon verbena leaves.
  2. Add the flour and use your fingertips or a pastry blender to work it into the sugar mixture until crumbly.
  3. Stir in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Assemble the Shortcake

  1. Split the cooled shortcake in half horizontally using a serrated knife.
  2. Spoon the sliced strawberries over the bottom half of the shortcake.
  3. Sprinkle the lemon verbena crumble over the top of the strawberries.
  4. Top with the remaining shortcake half.

Serve

  1. Drizzle with heavy cream and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Note: This recipe was generated based on a combination of strawberry shortcake, lemon verbena crumble, and other dessert recipes. The result is a unique and delicious dessert that combines the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake with the bright citrus notes of lemon verbena.