Lemon Brown Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting and Blueberry Curd: A symphony of sweet and tart flavors

These soft Lemon Brown Sugar Cookies offer a delicious combination of flavors, from the tang of lemon to the rich, caramel taste of brown sugar. replaces the word nice with emptypped with tangy cream cheese frosting and sweet homemade blueberry curd, each bite is a perfect balance of sweet and tart. This recipe creates a truly luxurious treat that is as enjoyable to make as it is to eat.

Why you'll love this:
If you enjoy complex layers of flavors and textures in your desserts, these cookies are for you. The process of creating the blueberry curd from scratch and mixing the fresh zest into the sugar makes these cookies a labor of love worth the effort. It's a joy to prepare, a delight to decorate and even more enjoyable to devour.

Perfect occasion:
These cookies are fantastic for special occasions like Mother's Day, bridal showers or a sophisticated tea party. They're also perfect for gifting during the holidays or just to brighten someone's day with something sweet and unique.

Decorating Tips:
For a stunning presentation, make sure each cookie is generously topped with frosting and a swirl of blueberry cream. Adding a pinch of lemon zest and a thin slice of lemon on top not only improves the aesthetics but also enhances the flavor. Serve on a decorative plate or vintage platter for an extra touch of elegance.

Ingredients:

• For Cookies:
  • 130 g light brown sugar
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 90 g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 160 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
• For the Blueberry Curd:
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon (28 g of juice)
  • 90 g frozen blueberries
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ⅛ teaspoon of salt
  • 28 g unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• For the icing:
  • 100 g fresh cheese, room temperature
  • 28 g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 120g caster sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the cookie dough: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar with the lemon zest. Add the butter and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt until just combined. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the blueberry curd: Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl with cubed butter. In a saucepan, mix the sugar with the lemon zest and juice. Add the egg yolks, blueberries and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Pass through a sieve, blend until smooth and refrigerate.
3. Prepare the cookies: Preheat the oven to 175°C (347°F). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Spread the dough on the sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Leave to cool on the baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack.
4. Prepare the frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter and salt until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla.
5. Assemble the cookies: Spread the icing on each cookie, make a well in the center and add the blueberry curd. Optionally garnish with lemon zest and a slice.

Enjoy these exquisite lemon and brown sugar cookies with their creamy frosting and juicy curds: a luxurious treat that is sure to impress!