Lemon Posset Brûlée
Lemon Posset Brûlée is a delightful twist on the classic British dessert, featuring a creamy lemon base topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. This elegant dessert brings together the bright zest and refreshing juice of fresh lemons, creating a light and satisfying treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (using hollowed lemons) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (+ more for topping)
- 1–1½ lemons (zested)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the lemons by rinsing them, slicing in half, and scooping out the flesh.
- Squeeze the lemon flesh to extract juice and strain it to remove seeds and pulp.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and lemon zest. Heat gently until sugar dissolves without boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in reserved lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve for a smooth texture, then cool for about 10 minutes.
- Fill hollowed lemon halves with the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours until set.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top of each posset and caramelize with a blowtorch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Lemon Posset Brûlée (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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