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Lemon Posset Brûlée

Lemon Posset Brûlée: An Indulgent 4-Ingredient Delight

Lemon Posset Brûlée is a luxurious egg-free dessert with a creamy texture and zesty flavor, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Mixture
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Use dairy-free alternatives for a version.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness and caramelization.
  • 2 Lemons (zest and juice) Freshly zested and juiced, medium to large size.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional, adds depth in flavor.
For Caramelizing (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Light dusting before torching.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Measuring Cups
  • ladle
  • Culinary Blowtorch

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice the lemons in half and scoop out the flesh to create hollow shells.
  2. Juice the hollowed lemons thoroughly to get about ½ cup of juice.
  3. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, granulated sugar, and lemon zest. Heat until thickened slightly.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract; mix well.
  5. Fill each hollow lemon half with the cream mixture.
  6. Chill the Lemon Posset Brûlées in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until set.
  7. Sprinkle sugar on top of each lemon posset and caramelize with a blowtorch.
  8. Serve immediately after torching, garnished with berries or mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use medium to large fresh lemons. Straining the mixture is optional for a smoother texture. Chill time is crucial for setting the dessert.

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