Creme Brûlée Cookies

Crème Brûlée Cookies

Indulge in Luxurious Crème Brûlée Cookies

Welcome to a delectable fusion of classic crème brûlée and delightful sugar cookies. These Crème Brûlée Cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion, combining the creamy richness of vanilla pastry cream with the satisfying crunch of caramelized sugar. Let’s dive into this heavenly recipe that will surely become a favorite!

Ingredients

For the Vanilla Pastry Cream:

• 2 ¼ cups (540 ml) whole milk
• 6 egg yolks
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoon (225 g) granulated white sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ tablespoon vanilla bean paste
• 3 ½ tablespoon (28 g) cornstarch
• 3 tablespoon (42 g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes

For the Sugar Cookies:

• 2 ½ cups (313 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cup (250 g) granulated white sugar
• 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated white sugar (for rolling the dough in)
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated white sugar (for the brûlée topping)

Directions

For the Vanilla Pastry Cream:

1. Heat the Milk: In a medium saucepan, heat the milk just until steaming. Turn the heat to low.
2. Mix the Egg Yolks and Sugar: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, salt, vanilla, and cornstarch until the mixture is pale and smooth.
3. Combine Milk and Egg Mixture: Gradually whisk in ¼ of the hot milk into the egg mixture, then add the remainder and mix thoroughly.
4. Cook the Cream: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until thick and creamy.
5. Finish and Chill: Remove from heat, stir in butter until fully incorporated, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until ready to use.

For the Sugar Cookies:

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix until light and well combined.
4. Mix Dough: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients just until the dough comes together.
5. Form Cookies: Roll the dough into balls, coat in sugar, and place on the prepared cookie sheets, flattening them slightly.
6. Bake and Cool: Bake for 9-10 minutes, then cool the cookies on a wire rack.

Assembling the Cookies:

1. Pipe Pastry Cream: Once the cookies are completely cooled, pipe the chilled pastry cream onto each cookie.
2. Caramelize the Topping: Sprinkle the tops with sugar and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy, golden crust.
3. Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool before serving to allow the caramelized sugar to harden.

Nutritional Information

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes + chilling
• Calories: 210 kcal per serving
• Servings: Makes 15 cookies

Conclusion

These Crème Brûlée Cookies are a delightful way to bring the elegance of crème brûlée into a handheld treat. Perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own, they are sure to impress with their creamy centers and caramelized tops. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the blissful combination of two classic desserts in one delicious cookie!