Lemon Curd Brûlée Cookies
Delightful cookies with a crispy top, soft interior, and a burst of lemon curd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup lemon curd
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the unsalted butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly, creating a well in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool before filling each well with lemon curd.
- Sprinkle tops with granulated sugar and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until crisp and golden.
- Allow to set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For variety, experiment with different fruit curds and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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