Description
Indulge in the creamy and tangy delight of Lemon Posset, a classic British dessert that is light, refreshing, and perfect for any occasion. This easy no-bake recipe will have you savoring every spoonful of this luscious treat.
Ingredients
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For Lemon Posset:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
For Garnish (optional):
- Fresh berries or mint
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Boil gently for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove zest if a smoother texture is desired.
- Pour into ramekins or small serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Serve chilled, topped with fresh berries or mint if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half cream and half whole milk, though it may be slightly less rich.
- Lemon posset pairs beautifully with shortbread cookies or biscotti.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
