Crème Brûlée (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 1/4 cups (540 ml) whole milk (for the vanilla pastry cream).
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6 egg yolks (for the vanilla pastry cream).
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1 cup + 2 tbsp (225 g) granulated sugar (for the vanilla pastry cream).
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1/8 tsp salt (for the vanilla pastry cream).
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1 1/2 tbsp vanilla bean paste (for the vanilla pastry cream).
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3 1/2 tbsp (28 g) cornstarch (for the vanilla pastry cream).
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3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter (cut in cubes, for the vanilla pastry cream).
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2 1/2 cups (313 g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled, for the sugar cookies).
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1/2 tsp baking powder (for the sugar cookies).
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1/2 tsp salt (for the sugar cookies).
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1 1/4 cup (250 g) granulated sugar (for the sugar cookies).
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1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter (softened, for the sugar cookies).
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1 egg (for the sugar cookies).
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1 tbsp vanilla bean paste (for the sugar cookies).
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1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for rolling the dough).
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1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for brûlée topping).
# Instructions:
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Heat milk over medium-low heat until steaming. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, salt, vanilla, and cornstarch until pale. Gradually whisk in the heated milk. Pour back into the saucepan and cook for 8-12 minutes until thick. Remove from heat, add butter, mix, cover with plastic wrap, and chill.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream butter and sugar with a mixer until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until pale and fluffy.
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Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until dough forms. Scoop into balls, roll in sugar, and flatten slightly on the baking sheet. Bake for 9-10 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack.
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Pipe chilled pastry cream on top of each cookie. Sprinkle with sugar, then brûlée with a kitchen torch until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before enjoying.
# Notes:
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These indulgent Crème Brûlée Cookies combine a chewy, buttery sugar cookie with a creamy vanilla pastry filling and a crispy, caramelized sugar topping, giving you the ultimate dessert experience.
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Be sure to chill the pastry cream before piping it onto the cookies for the perfect consistency.