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Lemon Posset


  • Author: William Cantor
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Lemon Posset is a creamy citrus dessert made with just cream, sugar, and lemon juice. This easy English pudding delivers a silky texture and bright flavor with minimal effort.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups heavy whipping cream

2/3 cup granulated sugar

5 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Lemon slices or berries for garnish (optional)


Instructions

1. Heat cream and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

2. Maintain a steady boil for 5 minutes, stirring to prevent overflow.

3. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

4. Cool for 15 minutes and strain through a fine mesh sieve.

5. Divide into ramekins or lemon halves.

6. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until set.

7. Garnish with whipped cream, lemon slices, or berries before serving.

Notes

Use full-fat heavy cream for proper setting.

Measure lemon juice carefully.

Chill thoroughly for best texture.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: English

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 25mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: Lemon Posset, creamy citrus dessert, easy English pudding, simple lemon treat