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Creme Brûlée Cookies

Irresistible Creme Brûlée Cookies with Silky Vanilla Cream

These Creme Brûlée Cookies provide a delightful twist combining cookies and crème brûlée, offering rich flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Cream
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Substitutable with non-dairy milk for lactose-free version.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks No substitutes recommended for best results.
  • ½ cup Granulated White Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste Can substitute with pure vanilla extract (use 1 tbsp).
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch No substitution needed.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can use margarine for a dairy-free version.
For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder No substitution recommended.
  • ½ cup Granulated White Sugar For rolling, adds sweetness and crunch.
For the Brûlée Topping
  • ¼ cup Granulated White Sugar Coarse sugar can be used for crunchier finish.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • piping bag
  • Kitchen Torch

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Creme Brûlée Cookies
  1. Prepare Pastry Cream: Warm whole milk, whisk egg yolks, sugar, salt, vanilla bean paste, and cornstarch. Combine and cook until thick. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  2. Make Cookie Dough: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, add egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients until dough forms.
  3. Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll cookie dough in sugar, flatten slightly, and bake for 9-10 minutes until edges are golden.
  4. Assemble Cookies: Pipe chilled pastry cream onto cooled cookies, sprinkle sugar evenly for brûlée topping.
  5. Caramelize the Sugar: Use a kitchen torch to caramelize sugar on top of pastry cream until golden. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored at room temperature without pastry cream for up to 2 days. Assemble cookies if consuming within 1 day for best freshness.

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