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Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies

Irresistible Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies in 30 Minutes

These Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies combine a buttery shortbread base with zesty lemon curd and a caramelized sugar topping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Provides richness and tenderness
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and structure
  • 2 large Large Eggs Essential for moisture and structure
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the base; substitute with gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder A leavening agent that lightens the cookie
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Balances sweetness
For the Lemon Curd Topping
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Curd Provides the signature tang
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Adds richness to the topping
For the Caramelized Sugar Topping
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for topping) Creates that signature caramelized crust

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • kitchen torch

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the large eggs and pure vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sea salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  6. Whisk together heavy cream and granulated sugar for the topping and set aside.
  7. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle lemon curd over cookies and add the cream topping.
  9. Caramelize the sugar topping using a kitchen torch or under a broiler for a minute or two.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are quick to prepare and perfect for gatherings or as a delightful treat. Make sure to cool completely before adding toppings to prevent sogginess.

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