Description

Lemon Curd Brûlée Cookies are a zesty delight that elevate any occasion. With a crisp, caramelized sugar topping and a creamy lemon curd center, these cookies offer a perfect blend of textures and flavors. Ideal for gatherings or a special treat at home, they bring sunshine to your dessert table. Experience the burst of citrus bliss with each bite that leaves you wanting more.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
2 tbsp turbinado sugar

Instructions

In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in lemon zest.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon juice and vanilla extract until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets.
While cookies bake, prepare the lemon curd by whisking heavy cream, powdered sugar, egg yolks, and lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat until thickened (about 10 minutes).
Once cookies cool slightly, create an indentation in each cookie and fill generously with lemon curd. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
Caramelize the sugar using a kitchen torch or broiler set on low until golden brown.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider substituting lime for lemon or incorporating fresh herbs like basil into the cookie dough.