Ingredients
Method
Lemon Curd
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a splash of the canned coconut milk to make a smooth slurry.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the remaining coconut milk, organic cane sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk to combine.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry.
- Cook over low heat, whisking, until the mixture thickens and holds on the spoon, about 5–7 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in 1 tbsp vegan butter and a pinch of turmeric if using. Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge to firm up.
Shortbread Cookies
- In a bowl, beat 1 cup softened vegan butter with ⅔ cup powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add 2 tsp vanilla extract and beat to combine.
- Slowly mix in 2 cups gluten free all purpose baking flour and ¼ tsp salt. Mix until a soft dough forms. If dough feels dry, add a teaspoon of coconut milk.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to about ¼ inch thick. Use a cookie cutter or glass to cut rounds.
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm the butter.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 12–15 minutes or until the edges are just golden. Let cool on a rack.
- Once cookies cool, spoon a small dollop of chilled lemon curd on one cookie and top with another to make a sandwich or make thumbprint cookies by pressing a small well in each cookie and filling with curd.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For a balanced snack, pair a cookie with a small handful of almonds or a cup of plain soy yogurt for extra protein. Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days if filled with curd. For longer life, freeze unfilled shortbread layers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge, then fill with chilled lemon curd when ready to serve.
