No Bake Lemon Brulee
Indulge in the luscious, citrusy elegance of No-Bake Lemon Brulee, a creamy dessert that combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice with the velvety smoothness of cream cheese and heavy cream. This no-bake recipe skips the oven yet delivers a perfectly set custard, thanks to a touch of gelatin. Topped with a caramelized brown sugar crust, created effortlessly with a kitchen torch, each bite offers a divine contrast between silky, tangy filling and golden, crisp sweetness. Perfectly portioned into individual ramekins, this easy yet elevated dessert is ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, making it ideal for entertaining or a refreshing, make-ahead treat. Whether you're a lemon lover or simply seeking a show-stopping dessert without the bake, this recipe is sure to impress!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lemon juice
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 4 tablespoons Brown sugar (for brulee topping)
Instructions
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 3 tablespoons of water and set aside to bloom for 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add the granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it is warm but not boiling. Remove from heat.
Add the bloomed gelatin to the warmed heavy cream and stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved.
Gradually pour the warm cream mixture into the lemon and cream cheese mixture, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Divide the mixture evenly into 6 ramekins or small heatproof dessert dishes. Gently tap the ramekins on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
Place the ramekins in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or until set.
Before serving, sprinkle 2 teaspoons of brown sugar evenly over the surface of each ramekin.
Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the brown sugar until it forms a crisp, golden brulee crust.
Allow the sugar topping to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. Enjoy your no-bake lemon brulee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 240.0 g | 308% | |
| Saturated Fat | 143.9 g | 720% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 731 mg | 244% | |
| Sodium | 921 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.4 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 215.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.4 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 546 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
