Description
Delightful Lemon Curd Creme Brulee Cookies blend French and British dessert traditions into one irresistible sweet treat. Rich custard and caramelized sugar create a luxurious experience that will transport you to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft a velvety butter and sugar mixture by creaming ingredients until they transform into a light, airy consistency. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a uniform base.
- Sift dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – into a separate vessel. Gradually fold these powdery elements into the wet mixture, gently forming a soft, pliable dough.
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet. Delicately shape the dough into petite spheres, approximately 1½ inches in diameter.
- Position each dough ball on the prepared sheet, creating a gentle indentation at the center using your thumb or the curved edge of a spoon. This will form a perfect vessel for the tangy filling.
- Transfer the sheet to the preheated oven, allowing the cookies to bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges acquire a delicate golden hue. Remove and permit a brief cooling period.
- Once slightly cooled, tenderly fill each cookie’s center with a precise dollop of zesty lemon curd, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Sprinkle a gossamer-thin layer of granulated sugar atop the lemon curd. Employ a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar, transforming it into a crisp, amber-hued crust. Alternatively, carefully position under the oven’s broiler for approximately one minute, monitoring vigilantly to prevent burning.
Notes
- Create uniform cookie balls by using a cookie scoop or tablespoon to ensure consistent sizing and even baking.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain precise cookie shape during baking.
- Use homemade or high-quality store-bought lemon curd for the most vibrant and fresh citrus flavor in these delicate cookies.
- Select a kitchen torch with adjustable flame settings to control caramelization and prevent burning the delicate sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg