Description
Lemon Curd Cookie Cups are a delightful fusion of buttery cookie shells and tangy lemon curd, creating a refreshing treat that?s perfect for any occasion. These charming desserts are quick to prepare and offer a burst of citrus flavor that will leave your guests craving more. Ideal as an afternoon snack or a standout addition to dessert tables, these cookie cups are sure to bring joy with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- For the Lemon Curd Filling: 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and a pinch of salt; gradually combine with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of dough into each muffin tin cavity and press down slightly.
- Bake for 10 minutes until golden; let cool completely before filling with lemon curd.
- For the lemon curd, melt butter and sugar over low heat, whisk in egg yolks until thickened; allow to cool before filling cups.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (32g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg