Description
Strawberry Lemon Layer is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the zesty brightness of lemon, offering a refreshing treat perfect for any occasion. This eye-catching layered dessert features a crunchy shortbread crust, luscious lemon filling, and vibrant strawberry layers that come together to create a symphony of flavors. Ideal for summer gatherings or as a sweet indulgence in winter, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, divided
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed shortbread cookies with melted butter and press into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Mash half of the strawberries and mix with 1/4 cup sugar; set aside. Slice remaining strawberries.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine lemon juice, zest, remaining sugar, and gelatin until dissolved and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Cool slightly before folding in whipped heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- Layer half of the lemon filling over the cookie crust, followed by the mashed strawberry mixture and sliced strawberries. Top with remaining lemon filling.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight until set. Remove from springform pan and serve in wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg