Description
Indulge in the exquisite delight of Lemon Posset Brûlée, a refined twist on a classic British dessert. This creamy, no-bake treat combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with rich cream, resulting in an elegant dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps to follow, you can create a stunning dessert that is sure to impress your guests. The added layer of caramelized sugar on top provides an irresistible crunch that beautifully contrasts the smooth texture of the posset. Whether served in charming hollowed lemon halves or traditional ramekins, this dessert promises to be a showstopper at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 lemons by rinsing them, slicing in half, and scooping out the flesh.
- Squeeze the lemon halves to extract juice and strain it through a sieve.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and lemon zest; stir over medium-low heat until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Strain mixture for a smooth texture, then let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Fill hollowed lemon halves with the mixture and chill for at least 1-2 hours until set.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize using a blowtorch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lemon half (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 90mg