Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lemon Posset Brûlée, a luxurious British dessert that elevates the classic posset with a caramelized sugar topping. This creamy treat combines the tartness of fresh lemons with rich heavy cream, offering a perfectly balanced flavor without the need for eggs or baking. The contrasting textures of smooth custard and crunchy brûlée make it a show-stopping dessert ideal for any occasion, from elegant dinner parties to casual family gatherings. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can impress your guests or treat yourself to a slice of heaven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for brûlée)
- 1–1½ lemons (zested)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare lemons by zesting and juicing them.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and lemon zest. Heat over medium-low until sugar dissolves.
- Stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract, then strain the mixture to remove zest.
- Pour into ramekins or hollowed lemon halves and chill for at least 1-2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and use a blowtorch to caramelize.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (125g)
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 98mg