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Lemon posset in a small dish, with raspberries on top and a spoon next to it
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Perfect Lemon Posset

6 ramekins
Lemon posset is an ultra silky smooth dessert that pairs the richness of the cream with the brightness of the lemon! Best of all, there are just three ingredients in this incredibly simple but decadent dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Author Erin Collins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar 134 grams
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
  • 6 tablespoons juice the juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 1/2 cups raspberries or blueberries

Instructions

PREPARATION:

  • Have a 2-cup glass measuring cup ready as you prepare this posset. You want to reduce the cream/lemon mixture to exactly 2 cups for the best consistency. The best way to do this is pour the mixture into the measuring cup once or twice during boiling to monitor the amount. Set out 6 small ramekins or dessert cups to pour the custard into.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Combine the cream, sugar, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Simmer the mixture, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar for 8-12 minutes. Do not leave the mixture unattended as it can boil over! Simmer until the mixture is reduced to 2 cups (start checking the amount around 8 minutes of simmering.)
  • Pour the mixture into the 2-cup glass measuring cup and stir in the lemon juice. Let the mixture cool for about 20 minutes. Strain the cream through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl. Divide the cream evenly among the 6 individual ramekins or dessert cups.
  • Refrigerate the custards (uncovered) for at least 3 hours. Then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • Serve topped with fresh berries. Enjoy!

Notes

RECIPE NOTES
  • It's VERY important to measure and make sure the cream mixture has reduced to two cups. Otherwise, the dessert will not set properly.
  • I like topping lemon posset with raspberries, but you could also use blueberries, strawberries, other fresh fruit, or simply add a bit more sugar and lemon zest.
  • Only heavy whipping cream (double cream) will work for this easy lemon posset. If you use anything else, the posset will be runny.
  • If you want to mix it up, you could also try this recipe with lime zest and lime juice for lime posset, or use oranges for orange posset.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1166IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 0.1mg