Lemon Brûlée Posset
A delightful dessert combining tangy lemon with a creamy texture, topped with a caramelized sugar crust for a refreshing finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 245 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling, Brûléeing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pieces Lemons (juiced with the pulp scooped out)
- 100 grams Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 500 ml Heavy Whipping Cream (coconut cream as a non-dairy alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional for depth of flavor)
- Fresh Garnishes (lemon slices, berries, or mint)
Instructions
- Juice three lemons and scoop out the pulp, discarding it.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the heavy whipping cream and granulated sugar until dissolved, avoiding boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract if using.
- Allow the mixture to cool for 10-15 minutes, then pour into serving cups. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle granulated sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
- Garnish with lemon slices, fresh berries, or mint before serving.
Notes
Best served chilled after brûléeing. Can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but brûléeing should be done right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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