Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Lemon Posset Brûlée, a creamy, no-bake dessert that brings a zesty twist to any occasion. This elegant British treat combines the vibrant flavors of fresh lemons with the lusciousness of heavy cream, creating a silky custard-like texture topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Ideal for dinner parties or casual gatherings, this dessert not only looks stunning when served in hollowed lemon halves but also offers a quick and straightforward preparation process. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you can impress your guests while enjoying the bright taste of citrus.
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
- Rinse and halve the lemons, scooping out their flesh.
- Squeeze the lemon flesh to extract juice, straining to remove seeds.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and lemon zest, heating on medium-low until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla until combined.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve for smoothness and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Fill the lemon halves with the mixture and chill in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with 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: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 90mg