Description
Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the creamy tang of lemon curd with a crispy caramelized sugar topping, creating a unique and delicious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie and fill with about 1 teaspoon of lemon curd.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar on top of each cookie. Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy top. If you don’t have a torch, broil the cookies in the oven for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest to the cookie dough.
- Try using different flavored curds, such as raspberry or passion fruit, for a unique twist on these cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg