Description
Lemon Posset is a creamy British dessert made with just three simple ingredients, perfect for a zesty and refreshing treat without any eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup Heavy cream
1/3 cup Granulated sugar
3 tablespoons Lemon juice from the 3 lemons
1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
a pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and granulated sugar over medium heat, whisking until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is just starting to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt, stirring well to combine.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then pour it into individual serving glasses or lemon halves.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Notes
For best results, ensure the cream does not boil too vigorously. You can adjust the lemon juice to taste for a tangier posset.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop / Chilled
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Lemon Posset, British Dessert, No Eggs, Creamy Dessert, Easy Recipe