why make this recipe
This cookie mixes bright lemon curd with a crisp brûlée top. It makes a small sweet that feels fancy but is easy to bake. If you like lemon treats and a little crunch, you will love these cookies. For another simple cookie idea, try this cake mix cookies recipe for quick baking tips.
introduction
These Ultimate Luscious Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies have soft, lemony centers and a caramelized sugar top. The dough is simple and the torch step gives a nice crisp finish. You can make them for a party or a quiet snack.
why make this recipe
You get bright lemon flavor and a special brûlée finish with little fuss. The dough uses common pantry items and lemon curd for instant lemon punch. The final torch step looks and feels gourmet but takes only a minute per cookie.
how to make Ultimate Luscious Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies
Make the dough, bake small rounds, cool, then brûlée the tops with sugar. Use a torch for best caramel color and crispness. For a similar drop-cookie method and timing, see this caramel apple cookies example.
Ingredients :
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sugar for brûlée topping
Directions :
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the lemon curd and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool.
- Once cooled, sprinkle sugar on top of each cookie and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar for a crème brûlée effect.
- Allow the sugar to cool before serving.
how to serve Ultimate Luscious Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies
Serve at room temperature so the caramel stays crisp. Place cookies on a serving plate and offer extra lemon curd for spreading. They pair well with tea or coffee.
how to store Ultimate Luscious Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to keep the brûlée crisp. If you need to keep them longer, store in the fridge for up to 5 days, but the caramel top may soften. Re-torch lightly before serving if the top loses its snap.
tips to make Ultimate Luscious Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies
- Use cold, fresh lemon curd for the best bright taste.
- Do not overmix the dough. Mix until just combined to keep cookies tender.
- Let cookies cool fully before adding sugar for brûlée so the sugar melts only from the torch.
- Work in small batches when torching to keep sugar from burning.
- For mix-in ideas, try chopped nuts or white chocolate chips in some cookies like a fun twist from this kitchen sink cookies idea.
variation (if any)
- Gluten-free: substitute a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Less sweet: use a light sprinkle of sugar for the brûlée or skip the torch and dust with powdered sugar.
- Mini version: use smaller spoonfuls and bake 7-9 minutes for bite-size cookies.
FAQs
Q: Can I use store-bought lemon curd?
A: Yes. Store-bought lemon curd works well and saves time.
Q: What if I do not have a kitchen torch?
A: You can broil briefly in the oven to caramelize the sugar. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Q: Can I freeze the dough?
A: Yes. Freeze shaped dough balls on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to bake time.
Q: Will the brûlée top stay crisp in the fridge?
A: It will soften over time in the fridge. Re-torch or serve soon after caramelizing for best crispness.
Conclusion
These lemon curd crème brûlée cookies give a bright lemon bite and a crisp caramel top that looks and tastes special. For another take on lemon crème brûlée cookies, see Lemon Crème Brûlée Cookies – In Bloom Bakery. If you want a lemon dessert that is dairy-free, check this Vegan Lemon Meringue Cheesecake – The Little Blog Of Vegan for ideas.
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Ultimate Luscious Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Bright lemon flavor with a crisp brûlée top, these cookies are easy to bake yet feel gourmet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sugar for brûlée topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the lemon curd and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool.
- Once cooled, sprinkle sugar on top of each cookie and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar for a crème brûlée effect.
- Allow the sugar to cool before serving.
Notes
For best results, let cookies cool fully before adding sugar for brûlée. Work in small batches when torching to keep sugar from burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, crème brûlée cookies, easy dessert, baking, sweet treats