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Lemon Elderflower Shortbread Bars (New Version)

Deliciously tangy and fragrant shortbread bars infused with lemon and elderflower, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon Elderflower Filling
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon elderflower cordial
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for thickening

Method
 

Prepare the Shortbread Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
  4. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
Make the Lemon Elderflower Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, elderflower cordial, lemon zest, and flour until smooth.
  2. Pour the filling over the baked shortbread base.
  3. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the filling is set.
  4. Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra touch, dust the bars with powdered sugar before serving.

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