Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add flour and cornstarch, stirring until soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape the chilled dough into balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on edges.
- Combine heavy cream and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk until thickened.
- Allow the pastry cream to cool to room temperature.
- Once cookies are cooled, spoon pastry cream onto each cookie and sprinkle with sugar.
- Caramelize the sugar with a kitchen torch until golden brown.
- Let cool briefly before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Chill the dough for best results and watch the sugar while caramelizing to prevent burning.