Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat, where the zesty brightness of lemon curd meets the creamy richness of crème brûlée. These cookies are an exquisite fusion that delivers a delightful balance between sweet and tangy in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- ½ cup lemon curd
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually combine with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, indent each cookie center slightly, then fill with lemon curd.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden. Allow cooling slightly before sprinkling with sugar and caramelizing using a kitchen torch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg