Strawberry Lemon Shortcake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8

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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups milk - divided
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 lemon - zested
- 2 1/4 cups bisquit baking mix
- 1 package (4 serving) lemon flavored instant pudding and pie filling
- 8 ounces non dairy whipped topping
- 2 pints fresh strawberries
- 1/3 cup sugar
- mint for garnish if desired 
 
A pretty strawberry
dessert that is easy to make. This Strawberry Lemon Shortcake
is an attractive addition to any table for Easter dinner or for any special occasion. For another
fun strawberry treat, see How
to Make Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
.
 

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Directions
  • Grease cake pan.
  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Beat 1/2 cup of milk, plain yogurt and 3
    tablespoons of sugar in a medium bowl with a wire whisk until well blended.
  • Stir in the baking
    mix and lemon zest just until combined.
  • Spread evenly in the cake pan.
  • Bake for 12-15
    minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  • Remove the cake from the pan and completely cool on
    a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, add the dry pudding mix to 3/4 cup of milk in a mixing bowl.
  • Beat
    with a wire whisk until thickened, approximately 1-2 minutes.
  • Fold in the non dairy whipped
    topping.
  • Set aside in the refrigerator.
  • Slice two pints of strawberries in half. Place
    half in a mixing bowl and reserve the other half for decorating.
  • Mix in 1/3 cup of sugar with
    the strawberries and mash them with a potato masher until mostly mashed.
  • Cut cake in half
    horizontally to make two layers.
  • Place bottom layer on a cake plate and top with the mashed strawberries.
  • Then top the
    strawberries with half of the whipped topping and pudding mixture.
  • Cover with the top cake layer
    and spread with the remaining whipped topping and pudding mixture.
  • Arrange halved strawberries
    on the top of the cake as desired.
  • Sprinkle with sugar and add mint leaves for garnish if desired. Serve immediately.
  • Store
    any leftovers in the refrigerator.


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