Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on the classic dessert with these Creme Brûlée Cookies. Combining a soft, chewy cookie texture with rich and creamy vanilla pastry cream, these treats will surely impress your guests. The signature caramelized sugar topping adds an exciting crunch that perfectly contrasts the buttery base. Ideal for any occasion, from family gatherings to festive celebrations, these cookies are customizable and easy to make, making them a go-to choice for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (540 ml) whole milk
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp (225 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 3 1/2 tbsp (28 g) cornstarch
- 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter, cut in cubes
- 2 1/2 cups (313 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cup (250 g) granulated white sugar
- 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated white sugar (for rolling the dough in)
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated white sugar (for the brulee topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vanilla Pastry Cream: In a saucepan, heat whole milk with half of the sugar until simmering. Whisk egg yolks, remaining sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla bean paste in a bowl. Gradually combine hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking. Return to heat until thickened; stir in butter and cool.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Beat softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl, then gradually mix into wet ingredients until combined.
- Assemble Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets; flatten slightly and top with pastry cream dollops. Bake for about 9 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Caramelize Topping: Cool cookies slightly, sprinkle sugar on the pastry cream, then caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg