Lemon Shortbread Slice
Could it get any quicker or easier than this Lemon Shortbread Slice recipe? Whip it up for any occasion - morning or afternoon tea, lemon on.
I do love a sunshiny, lemon slice any time of year...add in the rich shortbread base and I am in heaven. I hope you love these as much as I do! The best trick ever (by the way) is to add the tiniest little bit of turmeric to get that real sunshine yellow going; There is really no flavour from the turmeric because the amount is so minute, but the colour just makes you so happy to eat it! There is a reason that lemons are seasonal in winter and it is to give you that little boost not just in Vitamin C, but the colour and fragrance do wonders for your winter disposition!
I think this slice is the perfect antidote to a wintery afternoon. Cue the chamomile tea, get out your prettiest china plates and you are in business.
And if all that doesn't tempt you, try the medicinal reasons! Lemons are a fantastic addition to any diet, offering numerous health benefits. Rich in vitamin C, they boost the immune system, helping to fend off colds and flu. Their high antioxidant content aids in fighting free radicals, promoting healthy, glowing skin. Lemons also support digestion and detoxification, making them a natural way to enhance overall wellness. Incorporating lemon into your daily routine can lead to better hydration, improved metabolism, and even weight loss. Whether in water, cooking, or desserts, the zesty flavor of lemons is both delicious and nutritious. The internet doesn't lie!
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Need
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Base
- 1 Batch Basic Shortbread Base Recipe
- 1 lemon, zest only
- 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract BUY
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Topping
- 4 eggs
- 2 lemons Zest, finely grated
- 70 Grams plain flour BUY
- 1/4 Teaspoon ground turmeric
- 200 Grams raw caster sugar BUY
- 180 Grams fresh lemon juice
- Icing sugar to garnish
Do
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C and line a 16cm square cake tin with baking paper that comes up over the sides for easy removal.
- 2
Place all base ingredients into Thermomix bowl and blend 15 sec/speed 8.
- 3
Press into prepared tin and bake 10 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- 4
Cool. Reduce oven temperature to 160°C.
- 5
To make topping, place all ingredients except lemon juice into Thermomix bowl and blend 20 sec/speed 8.
- 6
Add lemon juice and blend 20 sec/speed 8.
- 7
Pour onto base and bake 20 minutes or until centre is just a little bit wobbly, but set.
- 8
Cool in the tin before dusting with icing sugar and cutting into squares to share!
Tenina Holder is a wife, mother of five and grandmother of eight, who started cooking in the olden days before Thermomix was even a thing.
Tenina has become the premium go to source for all Thermomix expertise and of course fresh and easy recipes that work. Her cooking classes and foodie trips are sold out in literally hours, her cookbooks appear on the Australian best seller lists and her social reach is in the millions. Her Insider Club is the most fun you can have with a Thermomix and you really should join her! She believes chocolate, butter and salt are health foods. Her food positivity mantra is, eat everything, just not all at once!
