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Creme Brûlée Cookies

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These Creme Brûlée Cookies capture all the elegance of the classic French dessert in a soft, chewy cookie form. Featuring a rich vanilla base, a creamy custard-like filling, and a caramelized sugar topping, they’re the ultimate fusion of gourmet and comfort.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12–14 large cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-American Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for filling)
  • Extra granulated sugar (for caramelizing tops)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a separate large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a dough forms.
  5. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  6. In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp sugar, and heavy cream until smooth to form the filling.
  7. Scoop dough, flatten slightly, add a dollop of filling, and wrap dough around to seal.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set.
  9. Let cookies cool completely.
  10. Sprinkle granulated sugar on tops and caramelize with a kitchen torch (or broil briefly).
  11. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Flavor Boost: Add a splash of bourbon or rum extract to the dough.
  • Custard Swap: Use pastry cream instead of cream cheese for a traditional filling.
  • No Torch? Use the oven broiler to caramelize sugar — watch closely.
  • Make-Ahead: Dough can be made 48 hours in advance or frozen (unbaked).
  • Storage: Store at room temp (2 days) or refrigerated (5 days). Re-crisp with torch or broiler.

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