I have never made any secret about my great love for anything lemon . . . oh I do so adore it. Especially lemon curd.
It's such a fabulous ingredient and can be used for so many different things . . . aside from eating it with a spoon from the jar . . . and of course I'd never do anything like that would I?
Guilty as charged . . .
So anyhow . . . today I had the idea to spread some lemon curd on top of some shortbreads and add a crumble topping. Oh boy . . . was that inspired or what?
They turned out fabulously moreish . . . with a nice and crumbly buttery base . . .

. . . a lip smacking . . . cheek aching . . . sweet/tart lemon centre . . .
and a buttery, crumble top . . . with little nuggets of chewy lemon bits here and there along the edges . . . from where the curd touched the hot pan and began to candy itself . . .
So anyhow . . . today I had the idea to spread some lemon curd on top of some shortbreads and add a crumble topping. Oh boy . . . was that inspired or what?
They turned out fabulously moreish . . . with a nice and crumbly buttery base . . .
. . . a lip smacking . . . cheek aching . . . sweet/tart lemon centre . . .
and a buttery, crumble top . . . with little nuggets of chewy lemon bits here and there along the edges . . . from where the curd touched the hot pan and began to candy itself . . .
not a problem if you get a knife in there and loosen them somewhat before they start to really cool.
This is the kind of tea time treat that you will find yourself sneaking into the kitchen for . . . when you think nobody else is looking . . . lifting the lid on the tin ever so quietly . . .
This is the kind of tea time treat that you will find yourself sneaking into the kitchen for . . . when you think nobody else is looking . . . lifting the lid on the tin ever so quietly . . .
picking at a few bits of buttery crumble . . . a little nugget of candied lemon . . . and what the heck, in for a penny, in for a pound . . . before you know it a whole wedge has disappeared and you have no idea what happened.
Of course the tell-tale crumbs that have settled into the corners of your mouth are a dead giveaway . . .
Of course the tell-tale crumbs that have settled into the corners of your mouth are a dead giveaway . . .
not to mention the odd little bits of buttery dandruff that have some how managed to land on the front of your jumper.
ummm . . . I think we must have had a burglar. Yep, that's it. A chubby burglar broke in and ate the last one . . . and
ummm . . . I think we must have had a burglar. Yep, that's it. A chubby burglar broke in and ate the last one . . . and
you know it would make perfect sense because these are just so darned good, he would not have been able to help helping himself! (or herself as it were!)
*Lemon Curd Shorbread Wedges*
Makes 8
2 additional TBS of sugar

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes prior to cutting into 8 wedges. Cut into the wedges and leave to cool for a further 5 minutes before serving.
Dare to bake these. You will not regret it. These would be a great addition to a Tea Party Menu. Just sayin . . .
I'm with you on these...the perfect dessert!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue! Great minds and all that! xx
ReplyDeleteYou're good..really good..
ReplyDeleteI want that little girl:)
I'd love this! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHaha Monique! Thanks! xx
ReplyDeleteI thought you might Valerie! Once again great minds and all that! xx
My favourite lemon recipe to date is your lemon drizzle tarts. That was my favourite new recipe for 2015 and I bake a lot of different things.
ReplyDeleteThose are excellent also Angharad! Thanks so much! xo
DeleteWould cornstarch work as a substitute for rice flour?
ReplyDeleteNo, they are not the same thing at all. Rice flour is a bit granular. You can make your own rice flour by blitzing rice in a spice/coffee grinder until it is finely ground. I hope this helps!
DeleteCould these be made gluten free ?
ReplyDeleteI have never made them gluten free so I cannot say yes with any authority! Sorry!
DeleteI made these and they are FABULOUS!!!!Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome. I am really pleased they were enjoyed! Thank you for taking the time to leave your comment! xo
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