Try This At Home Tuesday: Lemon Shortbread Tea Time Sundae
Sometimes we just want to get a little fancy. Today's #TryThisAtHome recipe is our sophisticated take on the ice cream sundae - combining shortbread, lemon curd and our Cream of Earl Grey & Honey Ice Cream. We call this creation Lemon Shortbread Tea Time Sundae.
You'll need:
- 1 cube of Four All's Cream of Earl Grey & Honey Ice Cream
For the Shortbread:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter
For the lemon curd:
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter, COLD and cut into small pieces
To Make the Shortbread:
- Sift together flour, icing sugar, lemon zest and salt.
- Rub in butter until a crumbly dough forms
- Crumble dough onto parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake in 350 degree oven until golden brown; about 10 minutes. Remove from oven an allow to cool.
In the meantime, get started on the Lemon Curd:
- Beat egg yolks, sugar, and lemon zest in a heavy saucepan (off the heat) until well blended.
- Add lemon juice and cook over low heat stirring constantly for about 8 - 10 minutes. Cook until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter pieces, until melted.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove lemon zest and any scrambled egg pieces. Allow to cool.
Assembling your Sundae:
- Place a couple scoops of Earl Grey & Honey Ice Cream into your bowl.
- Top with the lemon curd
- Sprinkle the shortbread crumble on top.
Serves 2 - Bon Appetit!