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
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