Description
Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies are a delightful fusion of crisp and creamy, featuring a buttery cookie filled with tangy lemon curd and topped with a satisfying caramelized sugar layer. Each bite captures the essence of classic desserts in an easy-to-make cookie format, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a casual treat at home, these cookies will impress your friends and family with their vibrant flavor and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and lemon zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, pressing down gently in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the middle. Spoon lemon curd into each cookie's center while warm.
- Sprinkle sugar on top of each filled cookie and caramelize with a kitchen torch until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg