Experience the vibrant zest of lemon in every bite with these sumptuous Lemon Curd Cookies. Perfectly balanced with sweet and tangy flavors, these cookies are filled with homemade lemon curd, offering a burst of freshness that complements the buttery softness of the cookie base. Ideal for citrus lovers, this recipe brings a delightful twist to your regular cookie roster.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe: These Lemon Curd Cookies are not just delicious; they are a sensory experience. The bright, refreshing lemon flavor paired with the sweet, creamy curd creates a perfect harmony in your mouth. The cookies themselves have a soft, tender texture that melts in your mouth, making them utterly irresistible. Additionally, the process of making these cookies, from preparing the dough to filling them with curd, is genuinely enjoyable.
Perfect Occasions for This Dessert: These cookies are a fantastic choice for tea parties, brunches, or as a sweet treat after a family dinner. They're also excellent for special occasions like Mother's Day, Easter, or summer gatherings where a lighter, fruitier dessert is desired. Their elegant appearance makes them a lovely gift or a beautiful addition to any dessert table.
Decoration Tips:
- Dust the cookies with powdered sugar just before serving for a snowy, elegant look.
- Garnish each cookie with a thin slice of lemon or a small sprig of mint for a pop of color and freshness.
- Serve on a dainty plate with lemon slices and mint leaves around for a charming presentation.
Ingredients:
- 4.6 oz (130g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 oz (15g) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.8 oz (80g) melted butter
- 3.5 oz (100g) eggs
- 10.6 oz (300g) pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Lemon curd (half a batch from previous recipe)
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest to infuse the sugar with citrus flavors.
- Add the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the sugar mixture, mixing until well integrated.
- Beat in the eggs until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder, then gradually incorporate into the wet ingredients, mixing until a non-sticky dough forms.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours to firm up.
- Shape and Bake:
- Once chilled, divide the dough into 10 equal portions, about 2.1 oz (60g) each, and roll them into balls.
- Coat each ball generously with powdered sugar and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Using a spoon, make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 320°F (160°C) for about 17-18 minutes, or until the cookies are just set.
- Finish and Fill:
- Immediately after baking, reinforce the indentations with a spoon while the cookies are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cool, fill each indentation generously with lemon curd.
Final Touch: Enjoy these delightful Lemon Curd Cookies, a perfect blend of tangy and sweet, ideal for any occasion that calls for a special treat. Serve them fresh and watch them disappear!
Enjoy!
