Description
Lemon Posset is a classic British dessert that is incredibly simple yet luxuriously creamy and tangy. Made with just heavy cream, sugar, and fresh lemon juice, it’s a smooth, velvety pudding that sets beautifully in the refrigerator. Perfect for elegant dinner parties or a refreshing treat on a warm day, this dessert is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, with a bright citrus flavor balanced by rich creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Fresh berries or mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine cream and sugar: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and granulated sugar. Place over medium heat and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Boil gently: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and maintain the boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. This thickens the cream slightly and ensures sugar dissolves fully.
- Add lemon juice and zest: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix well until the mixture is fully blended and smooth.
- Cool slightly: Allow the mixture to cool for about 5 minutes at room temperature. This helps to avoid condensation when transferring to containers and slightly thickens the posset.
- Chill to set: Pour the lemon posset into 6 small ramekins or glass serving dishes. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until fully set and chilled.
- Garnish and serve: Just before serving, garnish the posset with fresh berries or mint leaves if using, adding a fresh touch and pop of color to the creamy dessert.
Notes
- Lemon posset is best made a day ahead to allow it to fully chill and set.
- For an elegant touch, serve with shortbread cookies alongside the dessert.
- If using very tart lemons, you can adjust sweetness by adding an extra tablespoon of sugar while heating the cream mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop and Chilling
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
