Passionfruit Curd Cookies (Printer-friendly)

Luscious buttery sugar cookies filled with tangy passionfruit curd, perfect for teatime or special occasions.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Sugar Cookies

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Passionfruit Curd

08 - 1/2 cup passionfruit pulp, fresh or thawed, seeds strained
09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
13 - Pinch of salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a saucepan, whisk together passionfruit pulp, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and salt. Place over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in cubed butter until smooth. Strain into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and chill until set for at least 1 hour.
02 - In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Divide dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
03 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out rounds approximately 2 inches in diameter and place on prepared sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are just golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
04 - Pair up cookies of similar size. Pipe or spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of chilled passionfruit curd onto the flat side of one cookie. Sandwich with a second cookie, pressing gently. Repeat with remaining cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sharp acidity of the passionfruit curd perfectly balances the sweetness of the buttery sugar cookies.
  • Elegant and sophisticated appearance makes them ideal for special occasions or gifts.
  • The dough is easy to handle and produces a consistently tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
02 -
  • Ensure your butter is softened but not melted to achieve the correct cookie texture.
  • Straining the curd is essential for a silky, seed-free finish.
  • Keep the cookies refrigerated to ensure the curd stays set and fresh.
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