Lemon Thyme Shortbread With Cheddar Cheese And Thyme Honey Recipe

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Servings: 12

Ingredients

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  • 3 1/4 c. all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking pwdr
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme, minced
  • 1 c. unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 x egg
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice lowfat milk, for brushing Infused Honey
  • 1 c. honey
  • 1 bn fresh thyme, washed
  • 1 c. old (white) cheddar cheese
  • 1 x pear, optional

Directions

  1. Sift together flour, baking pwdr and salt. Stir in minced thyme.
  2. Cream butter, sugar, zest and ginger till fluffy. Stir in egg and lemon juice. Add in dry ingredients and blend till dough comes together.
  3. Divide dough in half and shape into logs. Wrap and refrigeratefor at least 2 hrs (or possibly freeze).
  4. Preheat oven to 325 F.Unwrap dough and slice into thin wafers and place on a greased or possibly parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush cookies with lowfat milk and bake for 12-15 min, just till edges turn golden brown.
  5. Infused Honey:Heat honey with thyme over low heat for 20 min.
  6. Let sit off the heat for an hour to allow flavours to infuse further. Strain honey.
  7. To Assemble:Place nugget of cheddar cheese (about 2 ounce) on a plate. Drizzle honey over cheese and place a couple shortbreads on the plate. Accent with a few slices of pear.
  8. Sometimes the simplest dessert can be the most elegant. Serving lemon thyme shortbread with a nugget of old cheddar cheese and thyme-infused honey makes a perfect ending to an entertaining meal.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 151g
Recipe makes 12 servings
Calories 477  
Calories from Fat 144 30%
Total Fat 16.44g 21%
Saturated Fat 9.98g 40%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 396mg 17%
Potassium 98mg 3%
Total Carbs 81.1g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Sugars 51.39g 34%
Protein 4.59g 7%
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