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Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies

Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies: Quick, Zesty, and Irresistible

Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies are a delightful treat that blend sweet and tart flavors with a buttery shortbread shell and velvety lemon curd filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Adds richness and structure.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 2 large eggs Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances overall sweetness and aroma.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides the cookie's base structure.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps the cookies rise.
For the Lemon Curd Filling
  • 1 cup lemon curd The star ingredient providing tangy flavor.
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Creates the signature brûlée crust.
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream Adds richness to the brûlée layer.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and baking powder, then fold into the wet ingredients.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  6. Whisk together granulated sugar and heavy cream until smooth; set aside.
  7. Use a cookie scoop to place rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown, then cool on racks.
  9. Drizzle a thin layer of lemon curd onto each cookie after cooling.
  10. Spoon the sugar and cream mixture on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch or broiler until crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to maintain cookies shape and texture. Measure ingredients precisely and avoid overmixing for the best results.

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