Lemon Posset Brûlée
Lemon Posset Brûlée is a refreshing and elegant twist on the classic British dessert, perfect for impressing your guests without the fuss of baking. This egg-free treat combines creamy richness with the zesty brightness of lemon, topped with a satisfying caramelized sugar crust that you can crack open.
- 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 topping)
- Zest from 1–1½ lemons
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare lemons by rinsing, drying, and halving them. Scoop out flesh to create cups.
- Extract lemon juice using a squeezer; strain to remove seeds and pulp.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and lemon zest. Heat over medium-low until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and vanilla until combined.
- Strain the mixture into a bowl to ensure smoothness; cool for about 10 minutes.
- Fill each hollowed lemon half with the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and use a blowtorch to caramelize.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lemon half (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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