Description
Lemon Posset is a traditional English dessert with a velvety smooth texture, made from just three simple ingredients cream, sugar, and lemon. This no-fuss, elegant treat thickens naturally without eggs or gelatin, making it a perfect make-ahead dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (16 oz / 473 ml) heavy cream
- 2/3 cup (132 g) granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 6 Tbsp (3 oz / 89 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar.
- Continue boiling for 8-10 minutes until the mixture is reduced to 2 cups.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice. Let sit undisturbed for 20 minutes until slightly cooled and a skin forms on top.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the zest. Divide evenly among 4-6 serving glasses or ramekins.
- Refrigerate uncovered for at least 3 hours until fully set.
- Once chilled, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and raspberries if desired.
Notes
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar.
- Continue boiling for 8-10 minutes until the mixture is reduced to 2 cups.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice. Let sit undisturbed for 20 minutes until slightly cooled and a skin forms on top.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the zest. Divide evenly among 4-6 serving glasses or ramekins.
- Refrigerate uncovered for at least 3 hours until fully set.
- Once chilled, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and raspberries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 363
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 114mg