Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Trea Recipe
Indulge in the perfect balance of tangy lemon curd and sweet crème brûlée flavors with these delectable Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies. A delightful treat for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup lemon curd
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Optional Substitutions:
- If you have dietary restrictions, consider using gluten-free flour as a substitute for all-purpose flour. Keep in mind this may slightly alter the texture of your cookies.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flaxseed egg (1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons of water). The butter can be substituted with a plant-based alternative.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and ¾ cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Form and fill dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly. Create an indentation in each cookie and fill with lemon curd.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add topping: Sprinkle the tops with granulated sugar and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
- Be cautious while using the kitchen torch for safety.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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