Lemon Posset Brûlée
Lemon Posset Brûlée is a delightful and elegant dessert that combines the rich, creamy texture of a classic posset with a luxurious caramelized sugar topping. This no-bake treat is not only simple to make but also visually stunning when served in hollowed lemon halves. With just a few key ingredients, including fresh lemons and heavy cream, this dessert delivers a refreshing citrus flavor that’s perfect for any occasion—be it a dinner party or a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (plus more for brûlée)
- 1–1½ lemons (zested)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the lemons by rinsing, drying, slicing in half, and scooping out the flesh.
- Extract the lemon juice and strain it to remove any seeds and pulp.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and lemon zest. Heat over medium-low until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract until thickened.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve for smoothness and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Fill hollowed lemon halves with the cream mixture and chill in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle an even layer of sugar on top and caramelize with a blowtorch until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lemon half (90g)
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 76mg
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