Lemon Possets

3 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1In a small saucepan, bring cream and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium and boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Adjust heat as needed to prevent boiling over. Remove from heat.
  2. 2In a small saucepan, bring cream and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium and boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Adjust heat as needed to prevent boiling over. Remove from heat.
  3. 3In a small saucepan, bring cream and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium and boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Adjust heat as needed to prevent boiling over. Remove from heat.
  4. 4Stir in lemon juice and zest and let sit for 5 minutes to cool.
  5. 5Stir in lemon juice and zest and let sit for 5 minutes to cool.
  6. 6Stir in lemon juice and zest and let sit for 5 minutes to cool.
  7. 7Pour the mixture into the halved lemons.
  8. 8Pour the mixture into the halved lemons.
  9. 9Pour the mixture into the halved lemons.
  10. 10Place them on a cutting board or cupcake pan and place them in the fridge to chill, at least 3 hours.
  11. 11Place them on a cutting board or cupcake pan and place them in the fridge to chill, at least 3 hours.
  12. 12Place them on a cutting board or cupcake pan and place them in the fridge to chill, at least 3 hours.
  13. 13To brûlée, add a teaspoon of sugar to the top in an even layer. With a kitchen blow torch, caramelize the top. Serve immediately.
  14. 14To brûlée, add a teaspoon of sugar to the top in an even layer. With a kitchen blow torch, caramelize the top. Serve immediately.
  15. 15To brûlée, add a teaspoon of sugar to the top in an even layer. With a kitchen blow torch, caramelize the top. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 8 lemons, halved lengthwise with pulp scooped out
  • 8 lemons, halved lengthwise with pulp scooped out
  • 8 lemons, halved lengthwise with pulp scooped out
  • 16 ounces heavy cream
  • 16 ounces heavy cream
  • 16 ounces heavy cream
  • 0.67 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.67 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.67 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 8 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 8 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 8 tablespoons lemon juice

Equipment

knifespoonsievegratersmall saucepankitchen blow torch