Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy texture of our Creme Brûlée Cookies, where traditional sugar cookies meet the luxurious taste of vanilla-infused pastry cream, all topped with a beautifully caramelized sugar crust. These cookies offer a sublime balance of soft, creamy filling and a crisp, sugary shell, making each bite a delightful fusion of flavors and textures.
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 in 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 brulee topping)
Instructions
For the Vanilla Pastry Cream:
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk just until steaming. Turn heat to low.
In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, salt, vanilla, and cornstarch until pale and smooth.
Gradually whisk in ¼ of the hot milk, then add the remainder and mix thoroughly.
Return to the saucepan, cook over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until thick and creamy.
Remove from heat, stir in butter, cover with plastic wrap, and chill.
For the Sugar Cookies:
Preheat oven to 350 F and line cookie sheets with parchment.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, add egg and vanilla, mix until light.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients just until the dough comes together.
Roll dough into balls, coat in sugar, and place on sheets, flattening slightly.
Bake 9-10 minutes, cool on a rack.
Assembling the Cookies:
Pipe chilled pastry cream on cooled cookies.
Sprinkle with sugar, torch until caramelized. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 210