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Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat

Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – A Tangy Sweet Indulgence

Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treats that combine zesty lemon curd with a crunchy topping for a unique dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Substitute with plant-based butter for a vegan variation.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens and caramelizes on top.
  • 1 large egg Replace with a flaxseed egg for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Delivers intense lemon flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice Enhances tanginess.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Provides leavening.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Lemon curd The star of these cookies!
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar (for topping) Essential for the brûlée effect.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • baking sheet
  • kitchen torch

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in large egg (or flaxseed egg), lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, then gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet and lightly flatten each dough ball.
  6. Create a small pocket in each cookie and fill with lemon curd.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  8. Sprinkle granulated sugar on warm cookies and caramelize with a kitchen torch until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Freeze individually wrapped for up to 2 months.

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