Description
Indulge in the velvety smoothness of this Lemon Posset, a British classic dessert that’s rich, creamy, and bursting with citrus flavor. This elegant yet easy-to-make treat requires just a handful of ingredients and is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lemon Posset:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest. Let sit for 5 minutes, then strain the mixture.
- Pour into ramekins and let cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
- Serve topped with berries, whipped cream, or lemon peel.
Notes
- This dessert is decadently rich and creamy with just 3 main ingredients.
- Best prepared a day in advance for stress-free entertaining.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
