Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Creme Brûlée Cookies, where classic dessert meets cookie perfection. These soft and chewy treats are filled with rich vanilla pastry cream and topped with a satisfying layer of caramelized sugar. Each bite offers a unique blend of textures—softness from the cookie and crunch from the brulee topping—which makes them an irresistible choice for any occasion. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply as an everyday treat with your favorite beverage, these cookies promise to impress. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they are a luxurious addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 3 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cut in cubes
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling the dough in)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for the brulee topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry cream by heating milk and half the sugar in a saucepan. In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, remaining sugar, cornstarch, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add hot milk to the yolk mixture while whisking. Return to low heat and cook until thickened. Stir in butter and cool.
- For the cookie dough, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually combine with wet mixture.
- Roll out dough to ¼ inch thick on a floured surface. Cut out shapes and place on lined baking sheets. Spoon cooled pastry cream onto each cookie.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 9 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar over pastry cream on cookies and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for optimal texture. Customize flavors by adding citrus zest or chocolate chips to your dough. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.