Lemon Shortbread Torte Recipe

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Lemon Shortbread Torte
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degree F.
  2. For shortbread, in a large mixing bowl beat butter and sugar until combined.
  3. Gradually beat in flour and cornmeal until combined, then stir in nuts.
  4. Divide dough in half; on two large ungreased cookie sheets, press each half of dough into an 8-inch circle.
  5. Prick each circle several times with the tines of a fork.
  6. Bake about 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  7. Cool on cookie sheets 10 minutes. Remove each round to a wire rack. Cool completely.
  8. Whip cream to stiff peaks.
  9. In a medium bowl stir together milk, 1 teaspoon of each peel, lemon and lime juices, and food coloring.
  10. Fold in 2 cups of the cream. Cover and chill until ready to assemble.
  11. Cover and chill remaining cream.
  12. To assemble, place one shortbread round on a serving platter. Spread with half of the lemon curd.
  13. Top with half of the whipped cream mixture. Place second shortbread round on top of whipped cream mixture. Spread with remaining lemon curd and then remaining whipped cream mixture.
  14. Spread remaining 1 cup whipped cream on top.
  15. Sprinkle with remaining peels. Cover and refrigerate several hours before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 248.65 Kcal (1041 kJ)
Calories from fat 187.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.83g 32%
Cholesterol 47.96mg 16%
Sodium 11.94mg 0%
Potassium 78.47mg 2%
Total Carbs 14.31g 5%
Sugars 1.91g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Protein 2.53g 5%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 29.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 406.04 Kcal (1700 kJ)
Calories from fat 306.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.01g 32%
Cholesterol 78.31mg 16%
Sodium 19.5mg 0%
Potassium 128.15mg 2%
Total Carbs 23.37g 5%
Sugars 3.12g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.79g 4%
Protein 4.13g 5%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 2%
Calcium 47.4mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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