Strawberry Shortcakes with Brown Sugar Biscuits and White Chocolate Cream

INGREDIENTS

• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 ounces high-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Perugina), chopped
• 2 tablespoons raw sugar*
• 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried lavender blossoms**
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
• 9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, chilled
• 4 cups halved hulled strawberries (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup whipping cream, plus additional for brushing biscuits
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
• 2 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream, divided
• 1 tablespoon water