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Strawberry-Basil-Lemon Shortcakes

Cheri Liefeld
Updated Sep 13, 2011
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We soaked strawberries in basil, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar for a fresh twist on a classic strawberry shortcake recipe.

Strawberry-Basil-Lemon Shortcakes

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

Lemon Shortcakes

  • 2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted, cooled
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • Additional milk
  • White decorator sugar crystals or sanding sugar

Balsamic-Basil Strawberries

  • 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • Whipped cream

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. In large bowl, beat butter, lemon peel and lemon juice with electric mixer on low speed until blended. With spoon, stir in Bisquick mix and 2/3 cup milk until dough forms a ball.
  • Step 
    2
    Roll or pat dough into about 3/4-inch-thick rectangle. Cut into 6 squares. Place squares on cookie sheet. Brush tops with additional milk; sprinkle with sugar crystals.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 20 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and basil together. Gently stir in strawberries. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Step 
    5
    Split shortcakes; place on individual dessert plates. Top bottom halves with whipped cream. Spoon strawberries over cream. Cover each with top half of shortcake.

Nutrition

130 Calories
1 1/2g Total Fat
6g Protein
23g Total Carbohydrate
18g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
15
Total Fat
1 1/2g
2%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
135mg
6%
Potassium
290mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
18g
Protein
6g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
70%
70%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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