Irish Shortbread With Currants

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 12

Irresistible Irish Shortbread With Currants recipe

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

482

Sugar

22g

Fat

30g

Irish Shortbread with Currants is a traditional Irish dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a simple recipe that features a buttery, crumbly shortbread base that is loaded with delicious dried currants that add a sweet, tart flavor. This dessert is perfect for those who are looking for a tasty treat to serve with a cup of tea or coffee. It can also be served as a dessert after a family meal or as a sweet snack throughout the day. While this recipe is simple, it's versatile and can be customized to suit a variety of different tastes. For example, you could add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the shortbread mixture to give it even more flavor.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and semolina. Set aside.
3.	In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4.	Add the lemon zest and dried currants into the butter mixture and stir well.
5.	Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until well combined.
6.	Press the dough into a greased 9-inch (23 cm) tart pan with a removable bottom.
7.	Bake the shortbread in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
8.	Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack before removing the shortbread from the pan.
9.	Cut the shortbread into wedges and serve.

PROS

Irish Shortbread with Currants is a simple, yet tasty dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

It’s buttery, crumbly and loaded with delicious currants that add a sweet, tart flavor.

This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to suit a variety of different tastes.

CONS

This recipe is high in fat and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It’s not suitable for individuals who are looking to maintain a low-calorie or low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy, it does contain some nutrients that are beneficial to the body. The flour used in this recipe provides the body with carbohydrates for energy, while the currants offer a good source of antioxidants and fiber.
However, due to the high sugar and fat content, this dessert should be enjoyed in moderation.

	1 1/2 cups flour
	1/8 teaspoon salt
	1/2 cup semolina
	3/4 cup salted butter
	1/3 cup superfine sugar
	1 lemon , zest of
	1/4 cup dried currant