12tablespooncold unsalted buttercut into small pieces
1 ½cupsheavy cream
1 ½teaspoonsvanilla extract
For the Strawberries
1lbstrawberriestops removed and sliced
⅓cupwhite sugar
For the Cream
2cupsheavy cream
⅔cuppowdered sugar
1vanilla bean
Instructions
For the Biscuits
Combine the flour, lemon zest, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds until everything is evenly combined.
Add the butter and pulse for 1-2 minutes until the butter is cut into small pea sized chunks.
Combine the cream and vanilla in small bowl.
Add the cream mixture to the food processor and combine for 30 seconds until you have a dough.
Remove the dough from the food processor and divide it into 9 equal portions, about 3 ounces each. For each portion of dough into a biscuit about ¾ inch thick.
Transfer the biscuits to a baking sheet lined with parchment and chill for 20 minutes in the fridge.
Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake until the biscuits are medium golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
For the Strawberries
Combine the slices strawberries and sugar in a large bowl and set aside for at least 3 hours until the strawberries are juicy and delicious.
For the Cream
In a large stand mixer, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla bean and whip until medium stiff peaks form and then set aside the cream.
To assemble
Place a shortbread biscuit on a plate. Top with a heavy spoonful of the strawberries and then top with cream. Serve immediately.
Notes
Biscuit recipe adapted from the fabulous Matt of Matt Bites!