Description
Indulge in the creamy and tangy delight of Lemon Posset, a British classic dessert that requires just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort. This velvety smooth treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings with a burst of citrus freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Heavy Cream:
- 2 cups
Granulated Sugar:
- 3/4 cup
Lemon Juice:
- 1/4 cup (about 2 lemons)
Lemon Zest:
- 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Mixture: In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and sugar until boiling.
- Stir in Lemon: Add lemon juice and zest, mix well, then let sit.
- Chill and Serve: Pour into serving glasses, chill, and enjoy topped with berries or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use only heavy cream for best results.
- Posset sets naturally due to lemon juice’s acidity.
- Consume within 2 days for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop, Chilling
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
