Lemon Posset Brûlée
Lemon Posset Brûlée is a delightful and sophisticated dessert that brings a refreshing burst of citrus flavor to your table. This no-bake treat combines rich cream with the zesty brightness of lemons, resulting in a creamy base that’s elegantly topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar layer. With minimal effort and just a few key ingredients, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a sweet treat after dinner.
- 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 (+ more for brûlée)
- 1–1½ lemons (zested)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the lemons by rinsing them and scooping out the flesh.
- Extract the juice from the lemon flesh using a sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and lemon zest over medium-low heat until thickened.
- Add lemon juice and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined.
- Strain the mixture for smoothness and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Fill hollowed lemon halves with the mixture and chill in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours.
- Just before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and use a blowtorch to caramelize until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lemon half (100g)
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Find it online: https://dailyrecipetime.com/lemon-posset-brulee/