Description
Lemon Posset Brûlée is a delightful twist on a classic British dessert, combining the refreshing brightness of lemons with a rich, creamy texture. This easy-to-make treat features only a handful of ingredients and requires no baking, making it perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in. The crowning glory is the caramelized sugar topping that adds a satisfying crunch, creating an elegant presentation when served in hollowed lemon halves. Indulge in this creamy delight that balances tartness and sweetness, and impress your guests with its simplicity and sophistication.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Rinse and dry the lemons, slice them in half, and scoop out the flesh.
- Squeeze out the juice using a lemon squeezer and strain to remove seeds and pulp.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine heavy cream, granulated sugar, and lemon zest; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and mix in fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve for smoothness, then let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Fill the hollowed lemon halves with the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Optionally, sprinkle sugar on top before serving and caramelize it with a blowtorch for added flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lemon half (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 100mg