Description
Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies combine the crisp edges of a sugar cookie, a creamy lemon curd center, and a caramelized sugar top for a twist on the classic dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- Extra granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop, form balls and place them on the baking sheet. Make an indent in the center of each cookie using the back of a spoon or thumb.
- Fill each indent with about 1 tsp of lemon curd.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle a thin layer of sugar over the lemon curd.
- Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until golden and crisp. Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Chill dough for 15-20 minutes if too soft to handle.
- Homemade lemon curd gives the best flavor.
- Don’t overfill the cookies to avoid spillage during baking.
- If you don’t have a torch, broil for a minute while watching closely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg