Description
Lemon Posset is a creamy, citrus-infused dessert that combines just three simple ingredients to create a rich and satisfying treat. With its smooth texture and tangy lemon flavor, this dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a summer dinner party or a simple family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 ml heavy whipping cream
- 200 grams sugar (caster sugar recommended)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 75 ml fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
Instructions
- Heat the cream and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Once the cream begins to bubble around the edges, remove the saucepan from heat.
- Add the lemon zest and lemon juice into the cream mixture, stirring gently.
- Allow the mixture to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the zest and ensure smoothness.
- Pour the strained mixture into serving cups or lemon shells.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 3 days for make-ahead convenience).
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Make sure the heavy cream has at least 33% fat content for a rich texture.
- Straining the mixture is essential for a silky-smooth texture.
- If using lemon shells, make sure they are fresh and properly washed to avoid bitterness.
- This dessert can be made up to 3 days in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 356 kcal
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 21mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 85mg