Description
Lemon Posset is a delightful British dessert that’s incredibly easy to make with just three ingredients. This creamy, egg-free treat delivers a burst of citrus flavor that’s refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice from the 3 lemons
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into small serving cups or lemon halves and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your creamy, zesty Lemon Posset!
Notes
For variation, you can top the posset with fresh berries or whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Lemon Posset,Dessert,Easy Dessert,No Eggs,Creamy Dessert,British Dessert