Lemon Posset (3 Ingredients)
A silky smooth and creamy lemon dessert made with only three simple ingredients. This elegant no-bake treat balances rich cream with bright citrus flavor for a refreshing and luxurious finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Optional: lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the heavy cream and granulated sugar into a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir gently until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Strain the mixture if desired for an extra smooth texture.
- Pour the mixture evenly into serving glasses or ramekins.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set and chilled.
- Garnish with lemon zest before serving if desired.
Notes
- Fresh lemon juice gives the best bright citrus flavor.
- For extra richness, add a little lemon zest before chilling.
- Vanilla extract can be added for a softer flavor profile.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead and stored chilled.
- Serve with fresh berries, whipped cream, or shortbread cookies for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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