Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Creme Brûlée Cookies, a unique twist on the classic dessert. These cookies blend chewy, buttery dough with rich vanilla pastry cream, all topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar layer. Ideal for any occasion, from casual afternoons to elegant gatherings, they promise to impress everyone with their irresistible flavor and satisfying texture. Each bite delivers a contrast of soft centers and crunchy toppings, making them a memorable treat that’s easy to share.
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 pastry cream: Heat whole milk and half of the sugar in a saucepan until steaming. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar, salt, vanilla bean paste, and cornstarch. Gradually mix in hot milk, then return to heat until thickened. Stir in butter and chill.
- Make the cookie dough: Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla bean paste. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt separately; then add to wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Assemble cookies: Scoop pastry cream into cookie dough balls, enclose fully, roll in granulated sugar.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9 minutes or until edges are golden while centers remain soft.
- Caramelize the sugar topping using a torch or broiler until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking. Customize with chocolate chips or nuts if desired.