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Cooking StyleNo Bake DessertsDairyDessertsEasy

Lemon Posset

Indulge in the perfect balance of creamy richness and bright citrus with this brûléed lemon posset. A velvety smooth lemon custard is topped with a crispy, caramelized sugar crust, creating a delightful contrast of textures. Each spoonful offers a tangy burst of lemon, rounded off with the sweet, toasty crunch of brûlée — a truly irresistible treat! Visit groovyfoodiess.com for more of Sarah's recipes!

Sarah Banh
Tasty Team
94% would make again
Total Time

4 hr 30 min

4 hr 30 min

Prep Time

4 hr 5 min

4 hr 5 min

Cook Time

25 minutes

25 min

Lemon Posset
Total Time

4 hr 30 min

4 hr 30 min

Prep Time

4 hr 5 min

4 hr 5 min

Cook Time

25 minutes

25 min

Ingredients

for 10 servings

  • 5 lemons, washed and patted dry, divided
  • 2 cups heavy cream, chilled
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sugar, plus 10 tablespoons, divided

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 174
  • Fat 17g
  • Carbs 10g
  • Fiber 0g
  • Sugar 8g
  • Protein 1g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Zest 1 of the lemons (you should have roughly 2 tablespoons of zest). Set aside.
  2. Cut all the lemons in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, core out the lemon flesh, leaving the lemon skins to use as posset cups.
  3. Juice the cored lemon flesh until you get ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons juice. Pour the juice through a strainer, discarding seeds.
  4. Place the lemon zest and ½ cup of the sugar in a pot. Using your fingers, mix together to ensure the lemon and zest are combined. Add the cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often to ensure the sugar dissolves and the cream doesn't burn the bottom of the pan. Once bubbles start to form, remove from heat, and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool for about 30 minutes. Strain, discarding solids.
  5. Carefully fill each lemon peel with the strained posset mixture. Chill in the refrigerator until set, at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
  6. To serve, sprinkle the remaining 10 tablespoons of sugar evenly over the lemon posset. Brulee the tops by torching the top on medium heat for 15 seconds, or until the sugar has caramelized and hardened. Serve immediately.
  7. Enjoy!
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