Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy and sweet with these Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies. This unique treat showcases a buttery cookie base filled with luscious lemon curd and topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies are not only visually stunning but also remarkably easy to make, bringing joy to both bakers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup lemon curd
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the prepared baking sheet, making indentations for the lemon curd filling in each.
- Fill each indentation with about one teaspoon of lemon curd.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and sprinkle each cookie with granulated sugar.
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar topping until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg