Lime & Almond Shortbread

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Tasty Lime & Almond Shortbread recipe to impress your guests

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

385

Sugar

17g

Fat

26g

Lime & Almond Shortbread is a classic British biscuit that is perfect for serving with tea or coffee. The combination of tangy lime and nutty almond flavors makes these biscuits truly delicious. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these biscuits are sure to become a favorite in your family. Whether you're making them for a special occasion or just as a snack, Lime & Almond Shortbread biscuits are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2.	Add in the egg yolk, grated lime zest and lime juice, and mix well.
3.	Stir in the ground almonds and sifted flour, mixing until a dough forms.
4.	Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and flatten it out to a thickness of 1cm.
5.	Preheat oven to 180C fan-forced and line a baking tray with baking paper.
6.	Using a cookie cutter or knife, cut the dough into desired shapes and place them on the baking tray.
7.	Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
8.	Allow the shortbread to cool before serving.

PROS

With their buttery, crumbly texture and tangy lime flavor, these shortbread biscuits are sure to please your taste buds.

They are easy to make and make a great addition to your afternoon tea.

CONS

These biscuits are quite high in calories and fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

As with most biscuits, they are not particularly nutritious.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Limes are a great source of vitamin C, which is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system and skin.
Almonds are a good source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, as well as vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber.

	125 g caster sugar
	250 g butter
	1 egg yolk
	300 g flour , sifted
	125 g almonds , ground
	1 grated lime , zest of
	1 teaspoon lime juice