No-bake Lemon Brulee

By á-3927

Fresh and tangy, this brulee is simple to make.

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2/3 cup superfine sugar
• 2 lemons, grated zest of 1 and the juice of both
• 3 tablespoons confectioner's sugar, to finish

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Pour the cream into a saucepan, add the sugar, and heat gently, stirring continuously, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

2. Take the saucepan off the heat and stir in the lemon zest, then gradually mix in the juice. Pour the lemon cream into 6 ramekins and leave to cool, then chill in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours until set.

3. About 25 minutes before serving, sprinkle the tops of the desserts with the confectioner's sugar. Caramelize with a blowtorch then leave at room temperature.

TIP: Heavy cream will not curdle even if it is boiled, providing that it is stirred and cooked for no more than 2-3 minutes. Light cream on the other hand can only be brought to just below boiling point or it will start to curdle.