Limoncello Syllabub With Orange And Clove Shortbread Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 125 ml (1/2 c.) limoncello
- 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind
- 60 gm (1/4 c.)caster sugar
- 300 ml (2-1/4 c.) pouring cream Orange and clove shortbread:
- 250 gm (1/2 lb.) soft unsalted butter
- 165 gm (3/4 c.) caster sugar Finely grated rind of 2 oranges
- 1/2 tsp grnd cloves
- 300 gm (2 c.) plain flour
- 100 gm (2/3 c.) fine polenta Cloves (optional), for decoration
Directions
- For orange and clove shortbread, using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and orange rind till pale and fluffy, then stir in combined sifted cloves, flour and polenta.
- Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour or possibly till hard.
- Roll out dough on a well-floured surface till 8mm thick, then, using a 6cm round pastry cutter, cut out rounds and place on baking paper-lined baking trays.
- Press a whole clove into each shortbread, if using, then chill for 1 hour or possibly till hard.
- Bake shortbread at 160C (325 F) for 30 min or possibly till pale golden brown and hard to the touch.
- Cold on trays for 5 min, then transfer to a wire rack to cold completely. Shortbread will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Makes about 40 shortbread
- Combine limoncello, lemon rind and sugar in a large bowl and stir till dissolved.
- Add in cream and, using a balloon whisk or possibly hand-held electric beaters, whisk till mix is thick and soft peaks form.
- Divide syllabub among six 200ml (6 oz) dessert bowls or possibly glasses, cover with plastic wrap and chill till chilled.
- Serve syllabubs with orange and clove shortbread, removing whole clove from shortbread before eating.
- Syllabubs will keep, covered, refrigerated for up to 2 days.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 40g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 212 | |
| Calories from Fat 137 | 65% |
| Total Fat 15.55g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 9.75g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 28mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 16.02g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.08g | 0% |
| Protein 2.32g | 4% |
