Gingerbread with Lemon Curd
This is a delightful dessert that combines the spicy warmth of gingerbread with the tangy freshness of lemon curd. It's a perfect treat for the holiday season or any time you want a special dessert.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Lemon curd - 1 cup
- Hot water - 1 cup
- Molasses - 1 cup
- Egg - 1 large
- Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup
- Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
- Ground ginger - 1 tablespoon
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, and then beat in the molasses.
- Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Stir in the hot water. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the gingerbread to cool in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve each square with a dollop of lemon curd.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 30g
