Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet and tangy with our Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies. These cookies combine the luscious flavor of lemon curd with a rich, creamy texture, topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust that adds a sophisticated touch. Perfect for any gathering or as a treat to brighten your day, these cookies are easy to make and can be tailored to fit various dietary preferences. With their impressive presentation and mouthwatering taste, they are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Citrus Dessert
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat 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.
- Add egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually incorporate into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in lemon curd.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Sprinkle each cookie with granulated sugar for the brûlée topping.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg