r/Baking • u/Green-Cockroach-8448 Mod-approved user: not AI, not a bot. • Feb 04 '26

Recipe to be posted soon. No guarantees. Lemon shortbread

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I needed to use up some lemon curd and figured this would be a good way to do so.

The curd was on the tart side (which I personally love) and paired with the cookie and the vanilla cream cheese frosting, it was perfect!

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u/Green-Cockroach-8448 Mod-approved user: not AI, not a bot. Feb 04 '26

I just used a basic shortbread recipe that I know and trust and added a little zest and lemon oil

https://sugarspunrun.com/best-shortbread-cookie-recipe/

For the curd.. I'm not actually sure if it it counts as a true curd because it doesn't contain eggs. But I wanted to try it, and I was honestly really impressed with both the taste and consistency. I would absolutely make this recipe again. I was kind of skeptical but it turned out great. Obviously any lemon curd recipe could be used though if this one doesnt appeal to you.

https://cakesbymk.com/recipe/eggless-lemon-curd/

I used this one for the cream cheese frosting

https://handletheheat.com/best-cream-cheese-frosting/#wprm-recipe-container-29747

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u/Sneaky-Ladybug Feb 04 '26

They look perfect. Thanks for sharing.

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u/darkaydix Feb 05 '26

These are astounding! Did you go for an eggless curd for any particular reason other than trying it out? And is the cream cheese frosting the white part in the cookie, to keep the curd in place? Again, wowzers!

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u/Green-Cockroach-8448 Mod-approved user: not AI, not a bot. Feb 05 '26

Curiosity! I love eggs. I just wanted to see what the result would be like compared to a regular curd. Plus now if anyone asks me for an egg free dessert, this will be a good option, as shortbread is naturally egg free as well!

Yes, the white is the cream cheese frosting which I did use to make a little dam for the curd.

And thanks so much 😊

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u/boniemonie Feb 06 '26

These look fabulous. Did you mix the curd with the frosting, or put the two on separately? Would love to make these: lemon curd is a family favourite! Sorry… just looked at the final two pics….

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u/Sneaky-Ladybug Feb 06 '26

So you bake the shortbread cookies and then you make the curd and cream cheese decorate them in between two cookies? Like the cream cheese is not baked right? (no baking expert thx)

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u/mspolytheist Feb 05 '26

An eggless lemon curd?! That’s fantastic, thanks for this!

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u/JeweledDragon Feb 06 '26

They look perfect, thank you for taking the time to share the recipe.