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Lemon Posset Brûlée

Lemon Posset Brûlée: A Creamy No-Bake Delight to Love

Lemon Posset Brûlée is a creamy, egg-free, gluten-free no-bake dessert that combines zesty lemon with a smooth custard, finished with a brûléed topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Can substitute with whipping cream if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the posset.
  • 3 Lemons Lemons Both juice and zest are required.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • measuring cup
  • Sieve
  • Blowtorch

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by rinsing the lemons under cool water. Cut each lemon in half and scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer for structure.
  2. Squeeze the juice into a measuring cup, ensuring to strain out any seeds. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, granulated sugar, and the zest from one lemon. Heat gently for about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the reserved lemon juice and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
  6. Carefully pour the posset into the hollowed lemon halves and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
  7. Sprinkle sugar over the top of each filled lemon half and caramelize using a blowtorch.
  8. Serve immediately after brûléeing, garnished with fresh berries or mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, brûlée the sugar topping just before serving and use fresh lemons for the juiciest flavor.

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