Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Creme Brûlée Cookies, where classic dessert meets cookie perfection. These cookies feature a chewy, buttery exterior filled with rich, creamy vanilla pastry cream and topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a casual get-together or an elegant dinner party, these treats will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With their unique combination of flavors and textures, each bite transports you to dessert heaven. Easy to prepare and stunningly presented, these Creme Brûlée Cookies are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp granulated white sugar (divided)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 3 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar (for rolling)
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry cream: Heat whole milk until simmering. Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, salt, and vanilla bean paste until smooth. Gradually add cornstarch while whisking; temper with hot milk. Cook until thickened, remove from heat, fold in butter, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface, and chill for at least an hour.
- Make the cookie dough: Beat softened butter with remaining sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. In another bowl, combine flour and salt; gradually incorporate into wet mixture.
- Assemble cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets; create indents in each ball and fill with chilled pastry cream before sealing.
- Bake: Roll each filled dough ball in sugar; bake for about 9 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Caramelize topping: Sprinkle sugar on top of cookies and use a kitchen torch to achieve a golden crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use high-quality vanilla for the best flavor. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to ensure shaping ease. For variations, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts.