Perfect with a cup of camp coffee, these homemade melting moment biscuits are a tasty snack on a busy day. They are tender and light, with a delicate lemon-flavored filling. They are wonderful to share with friends or to eat in a quiet moment by yourself.
The biscuits, which are light and delicate, are a variation on a more traditional shortbread. They are sandwiched together with a light lemon filling. The resulting melting moment is a delicate treat.
The filling can be modified by adding an alternate juice such as passionfruit or orange. The filling can be spooned onto the biscuit. Or, for a cleaner finish, the filling can be piped from a bag.
Use a fork to gently push down on the dough balls to create the traditional melting moment shape.
The first part of the cooling should be done on the baking trays before being moved to a cooling rack.
The biscuits are cooked when they just golden.
Once the final biscuit shape has been created it changes very little during baking.
Once made, melting moments can be served for morning or afternoon tea, on picnics, or while camping.
Melting Moments Biscuits Recipe
Perfect with a cup of camp coffee, these homemade melting moment biscuits are a tasty snack on a busy day.
Preparation 40 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Ready in 1 hour
Servings 12 Servings
Ingredients
Biscuit
- 8 ounces unsalted butter softened
- 1/3 cup confectioners sugar (icing sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup custard powder
Lemon Filling
- 2 ounces unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar (icing sugar)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Equipment
- baking tray(s)
- medium bowl
Directions
Biscuit
- Preheat the camp oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line the baking tray(s) with baking paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Sift in the flour and custard powder then mix with a butter knife to form a soft dough.
- Roll a tablespoon of the dough into a ball then place it on the baking tray leaving some room to spread.
- Using a floured fork, gently push down on each ball to flatten slightly.
- Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool slightly on the tray before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Lemon Filling
- In a small bowl beat together the butter and confectioners sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the lemon juice and mix in completely.
To Assemble
- Take two biscuits and sandwich them together with the lemon filling in between.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 593IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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