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Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies

Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies: A Zesty Sweet Delight

Indulge in these Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies, a delightful twist on a classic dessert with a creamy lemon filling and crunchy top.
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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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract preferably pure
For the Lemon Curd Filling
  • 1 cup lemon curd store-bought or homemade
For the Crème Brûlée Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream avoid skim
  • 1/4 cup additional sugar for topping superfine sugar preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cookie scoop
  • parchment paper
  • Kitchen torch

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Make Dough: Cream butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes, then beat in eggs and vanilla. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt separately, and fold into wet ingredients.
  3. Chill Dough: Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Bake Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized portions on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
  5. Add Toppings: Cool cookies slightly, drizzle lemon curd over each, and let settle.
  6. Caramelize Sugar: Pour superfine sugar over lemon curd and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden brown.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Let sugar cool, then serve the cookies immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are best when served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container. They are suitable for various occasions and can be made gluten-free.

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