Description
Lemon Posset is a creamy, citrus-infused dessert made with heavy cream, sugar, and lemon juice, set naturally without gelatin. It's an elegant yet simple treat perfect for dinner parties or casual indulgence.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated white sugar
- Juice of 2 ripe lemons (about 5 Tbsp)
- Lemon zest (from about 1–2 lemons)
- 4 lemons, halved and hulled (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine heavy cream and sugar in a small saucepan. Stir, bring to a gentle boil, and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest—this will quickly thicken the mixture.
- Hollow out the lemons or prepare ramekins for serving.
- Pour the mixture into lemon shells or ramekins and refrigerate until set, about 5 hours. You’ll notice it beginning to set after just a couple of hours.
- Finish with extra lemon zest, fresh mint, lavender, or berries before serving.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 8 servings.
- Prep time is approximately 15 minutes, cook time about 3 minutes, and chill time is about 5 hours (or refrigerate overnight for the best texture).
- Feel free to try different citrus fruits like blood orange, grapefruit, or lime for a unique twist.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. The texture remains creamy unless it begins to separate.
- Posset can be made ahead of time, and it requires at least 2 hours to set, but overnight chilling gives the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
