Lemon Possets

3h 30m
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 sugar dissolves.
  2. 2Reduce heat to medium, boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  3. 3Stir in lemon juice and zest, and let sit for 5 minutes to cool.
  4. 4Pour the mixture into the halved lemons.
  5. 5Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 3 hours.
  6. 6To brulée, add a teaspoon of sugar to the top of each lemon half in an even layer. Use a kitchen blow torch to caramelize the sugar.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

knifespoonstrainergratersmall saucepankitchen blow torch