If I am anything in this world, it is a lemon lover. All of my tea cups are littered with spent lemon rinds. I hardly drink a cocktail without a twist. I will eschew chocolate desserts in favor of a lemon dessert every time. Please stop with those mean looks; I know how you feel about chocolate! I do like chocolate---I have a whole section on this site devoted to it here: chocolate desserts for two. But it just doesn't hold a candle to lemon. Who's with me?
I think what most people miss in lemon desserts is a flavor that surpasses acidic or tart. I think I found that missing flavor: it's ginger! Ginger brings warmth and depth to a lemon dessert.
I made ginger thumbprints filled with lemon curd. You can use store-bought lemon curd instead of making my small batch of lemon curd. I really won't mind. I tried it with both, and nothing kept me from eating every last cookie in each batch.
Add these bright and cheery cookies to your holiday cookie table!
Ginger thumbprints with lemon curd centers. Microwave lemon curd made in just 5 minutes with 1 egg. To Make on the Stove: Place all of the ingredients in a small saucepan, and heat over medium-low heat while constantly stirring until it starts to thicken. Do the same spoon trick--coat the back of the spoon with the hot mixture and run your finger through the middle. If the line holds, it's set! Then, place the mixture in the refrigerator for a few hours to thicken.Lemon Ginger Thumbprints
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 141Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 39mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 1g Microwave Lemon Curd
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How to store lemon curd: It keeps in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week.
To freeze: Place in a freezer safe storage container, leaving a half-inch of head space for expansion. It will keep for at least 6 months. To thaw, place in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours, whisk again and serve.Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 162Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 57mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 17gProtein: 2g
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Lemon + ginger are a match made in heaven. Love that I can just stuff an entire one of these cuties into my mouth undetected. Merry Christmas pretty lady!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Lemon and ginger are the perfect combination! Love these little thumbprint cookies!
Laura Black Caprioni says
Honestly, if I had to choose between chocolate and lemon, lemon would win every time!! I love this stuff and these thumbprint cookies look heavenly.
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Lemon and ginger is such a great combo and these look great!
Tieghan says
lemon and ginger are flavor dynamite! These cookies sound so refreshing and perfect for after a heavy holiday meal!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
I'm obsessed with lemon too! Love these!
Stephie says
I am totally on team lemon and ginger with you! These look perfect.
Joanne says
I'm a HUGE lemon lover myself...definitely more so than a chocolate lover. And the lemon-ginger combo sounds gloriously. These cookies are certainly the perfect bites!
Colette says
I wish you had done more pictures while making these. Mine came out flat. I am sure the will still be tasty but a little more detail would have been nice.
Tally says
Mine came out really flat too, and I'm trying to figure out why. I doubled the recipe and didn't measure the butter suuuuper exactly, so maybe I put in too much...? Oh well, I expect they'll still be delicious and the gals at our ladies' night will love them. :)