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Ingredients
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Shortbread Crust
Lemon Curd
Topping
Method
Shortbread Crust
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a medium bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until smooth.
- 3
Add Dry Ingredients
Gradually blend in 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.5 tsp of salt until the mixture is well combined.
- 4
Press into Pan
Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 5
Bake the Crust
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Lemon Curd
- 6
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth.
- 7
Add Lemon Juice and Zest
Stir in 0.5 cup of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest until well combined.
- 8
Cook the Mixture
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 0.5 cup of unsalted butter. Once melted, add the egg and sugar mixture, stirring continuously until it thickens. This should take about 10 minutes.
- 9
Strain the Curd
Remove the curd from heat and strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps.
- 10
Pour over Crust
Once the crust is done baking, pour the lemon curd over the hot crust and spread it evenly.
- 11
Bake Again
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the curd is set.