Description
This Lemon Posset Brûlée recipe combines the creamy richness of posset with the caramelized sweetness of brûlée for a delightful dessert that is both tangy and indulgent.
Ingredients
Lemon Posset:
- 4 lemons
- 6 Tablespoons lemon juice (from the lemons above)
- 2 Cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 Cup granulated sugar
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
For Serving:
- lemon slices
- whipped cream
- mint sprigs
- berries (fresh)
Instructions
- Slice: Slice the lemons in half lengthwise.
- Juice: Juice the lemons and discard seeds. Take 6 Tablespoons of the lemon juice and place into a small bowl, set aside. Discard or save the remaining lemon juice for another recipe.
- Remove: Using a metal spoon, clean out the fruit pulp from the halved lemons.
- Stabilize: Use a cupcake tin or small ramekins to stabilize the lemon halves, placing each cut side up into one of the ramekins or cupcake spaces. Set aside.
- Simmer: In a small saucepan, combine the cream and sugar. Heat mixture over medium-high heat, stirring slowly and continuously. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Cool: Add the lemon juice and optional vanilla to the cream mixture, stirring slowly. Let sit to cool for at least 15 minutes.
- Fill: After cooling, gently stir the mixture and pour it into the halved lemons, filling each almost to the top. Pour any extra posset into ramekins.
- Chill: Let the posset cool, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For Brûlée Topping: Sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons of sugar on each posset. Torch the sugar until melted and golden brown. Chill for 10-15 minutes to set.
- If Not Making Brûlée Topping: Garnish possets with lemon slices, mint leaves, berries, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Ensure the cream mixture is cooled sufficiently before pouring into the lemon halves to prevent curdling.
- Adjust sugar amount for brûlée topping based on desired sweetness.
- Experiment with different garnishes for varied presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling, Torch
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 posset
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
