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Lemon Posset

Lemon Posset: Silky Smooth 3-Ingredient Creamy Bliss

Lemon Posset is a creamy, no-bake dessert with vibrant lemon flavor, made from just three ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Base
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Use full-fat cream (30% fat or more)
  • 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
For the Zesty Flavor
  • 3 medium Lemons Freshly squeezed juice and zest

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • microplane
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Posset
  1. Wash and dry the lemons thoroughly. Zest the lemons using a microplane or zester, avoiding the white pith. Cut each lemon in half vertically and set aside.
  2. Scoop out the pulp from the lemon halves, avoiding seeds. Strain the juice using a fine mesh sieve or juicer.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and granulated sugar. Heat gently over medium heat, whisking for 3-4 minutes until warm and sugar dissolves without boiling.
  4. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then whisk in lemon juice and zest until thickened.
  5. Strain the lemon cream mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove lumps and air bubbles.
  6. Pour strained mixture into lemon skins or ramekins, and refrigerate to chill for 2-3 hours.
  7. Once set, garnish with lemon triangles, mint leaves, or berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemons and full-fat cream. Allow sufficient chill time for optimal texture.

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