Shortbread with Lemon Curd

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This lemon shortbread recipe came from a tearoom in which I baked years ago. It is always a huge hit.

Submitted by Lalambchop
Updated on September 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
32 fingers
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

Shortbread:

  • 18 ounces all-purpose flour

  • 5 ounces confectioners' sugar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 pound butter, softened

Lemon Curd:

  • 4 eggs

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice

  • ¼ cup butter, melted

  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind

Directions

  1. Sift flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Press softened butter into flour mixture and combine until blended. Pat stiff dough into two 9x13-inch pans forming even layers. Pierce through dough with a fork every 1/2-inch in lines parallel to the long sides of the pans; use a clean yard stick laid across the pan as a guide to make straight rows. Chill dough until firm.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 11 minutes. Cut into rows using fork marks, again using a yardstick as a pan guide. Cut rows into 3-inch lengths to make fingers. Cool completely in the pan.

  4. Meanwhile, beat eggs in a bowl. Stir in sugar, lemon juice, melted butter, and lemon rind. Pour into the top of a double boiler set over simmering water; cook and stir until thick and smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool at room temperature.

  5. Serve shortbread fingers with lemon curd.

Cook's Note:

These freeze beautifully after cooling in the pan.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247 Calories
14g Fat
29g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 35mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.