Sansa's Lemon Cakes from Game of Thrones: a Recipe from Winterfell

Sansa's Lemon Cakes from Game of Thrones: a Recipe from Winterfell

Lemon cakes are Sansa Stark's favourite treat. She mentions them repeatedly as a symbol of her lost childhood and King's Landing. These are delicate sponge tartlets with lemon curd — one of the most popular dishes inspired by the series.

History and origin

Lemon sweets were a delicacy in medieval Europe — lemons were imported from the Mediterranean and cost a great deal. For Sansa, lemon cakes are a symbol of the privileged life she dreams of returning to.

Key ingredients

Sansa's lemon cakes: Breton shortbread dough (butter, icing sugar, egg yolks, flour), lemon curd (lemon juice, zest, sugar, eggs, butter). Bake the tart shells, then fill with curd.

How to cook at home

Lemon curd is cooked in a bain-marie: whisk the mixture continuously, not allowing the eggs to scramble. Remove from heat as soon as the curd thickens and coats a spoon — it will thicken further as it cools.

This recipe will transport you to the atmosphere of your favourite film or series right at your dining table.