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Creme Brûlée Cookies

Creme Brûlée Cookies: Indulge in a French Treat at Home

Creme Brûlée Cookies offer a delicious fusion of chewy cookie texture and creamy vanilla filling, delivering a sophisticated French dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup sugar can substitute with brown sugar for chewier texture
  • 1 cup butter can be replaced with margarine for dairy-free option
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 2 large eggs for vegan alternative, use flax eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract opt for vanilla bean paste for enhanced taste
For the Pastry Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream can substitute with coconut cream for non-dairy version
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch arrowroot powder works well as an alternative
For Caramelizing
  • to taste sugar for caramelizing; brown sugar can add different flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Kitchen Torch
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Incorporate 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Gradually add in 2 cups of all-purpose flour, mixing just until the dough comes together.
  4. Cover and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough, placing them on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-15 minutes until edges turn light golden brown.
  8. Prepare the pastry cream by combining 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat.
  9. Whisk until the mixture thickens; remove from heat and stir in an additional tablespoon of vanilla extract.
  10. Allow cream to cool completely before adding it to the cookies.
  11. Generously dollop or pipe the cooled pastry cream on top of each cookie.
  12. Sprinkle a thin layer of sugar over the pastry cream and caramelize using a kitchen torch for 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Let cookies cool completely before applying pastry cream to prevent cream melting. Chill dough for best results, maintaining shape and chewiness.

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