Description
Lemon Posset Brûlée is an exquisite dessert that beautifully marries the rich creaminess of heavy cream with the bright, zesty flavors of fresh lemons. This easy-to-make, no-bake treat is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or simply indulging in a sweet moment at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a silky-smooth posset served elegantly in hollowed lemon halves. The addition of a caramelized sugar topping brings a delightful crunch that perfectly complements the velvety filling. Refreshing and indulgent, this Lemon Posset Brûlée is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for brûlée)
- Zest of 1–1½ lemons
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare lemons by slicing them in half and scooping out the flesh.
- Extract fresh lemon juice and strain out seeds and pulp.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream, sugar, and lemon zest over medium-low heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Strain mixture to ensure smooth texture; cool for 10 minutes.
- Fill hollowed lemon halves with the cream mixture and chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight until set.
- Sprinkle sugar on top before serving and caramelize with a blowtorch if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lemon half (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 90mg