Lemon Melting Moments

Melt-in-your-mouth Lemon Melting Moments are buttery biscuits infused with zesty lemon and sandwiched with a creamy lemon filling. Easy to make with just a few ingredients!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Australian

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings biscuits

Calories 182kcal

Author Samantha Pickthall

Ingredients

Lemon Biscuits

180 g salted butter, softened to room temperature
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp lemon juice
1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour, scoop & leveled
1/3 cup cornstarch

Lemon Filling

1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
20 g salted butter, melted
2 tsp lemon zest
1 Tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Lemon Biscuits

Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 356ºF (180ºC). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
Beat the butter: Add softened butter to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attached. Beat butter for a few seconds to break it up and it begins to turn creamy. This makes it easier on your beater when the sugar is added.
Add powdered sugar and lemon: Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Beat with the butter for 1 minute until pale and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Sift and beat: Sift over flour and cornflour. Beat for 1 minute until it turns into a soft dough. The dough will be crumbly after 30 seconds but then it will form a dough.
Form the biscuits: Pick up 1/2 tablespoon of dough (15g/0.5oz) and roll it into a smooth ball. Place on the lined baking sheet and using the back of a fork, lightly press it down to create that iconic texture. Repeat with remaining dough.
Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes. They will remain pale with a light golden hint around the edges. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the sheet for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Lemon Filling

Prepare the filling: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar then pour in the melted butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Use a whisk to mix until well combined and it turns into thick buttercream.
Sandwich the biscuits: Sandwich your melting moments together by pairing off 2 biscuits. Then spoon about half a teaspoon to one teaspoon of filling onto the bottom of one biscuit. Place the second biscuit on top and gently press together to form the sandwich. Repeat with remaining biscuits.
Set the filling: Set aside until the filling is set, about 15-30 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

To freeze melting moments, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag labeled with the date, and freeze for up to three months.

Thaw the biscuits in the fridge for a few hours or at room temperature for about 30 minutes before enjoying.

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