Description
Experience the bliss of Lemon Curd Brûlée Cookies, where tangy lemon curd meets a caramelized sugar topping on a soft cookie base. Perfect for tea parties or cozy afternoons, these delightful cookies are not only easy to make but also impressively delicious. Indulge in a treat that brings sunshine to every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for brûlée)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Curd: In a saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs over medium heat until thickened. Stir constantly to prevent scrambling.
- Cool the Curd: Remove from heat and fold in butter until melted. Allow to cool completely.
- Make Cookie Dough: Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Scoop and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop dough onto parchment-lined sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around edges but soft in the middle.
- Create Brûlée Topping: Make a well in each cookie center and fill with lemon curd. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Caramelize Sugar: Use a kitchen torch or broiler to caramelize sugar until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For a twist on flavors, substitute lemon with lime or orange zest. Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness or sprinkle sea salt for a gourmet touch.