Lemon Posset
A simple yet elegant dessert that captures the bright flavors of lemon in a creamy, indulgent posset.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large lemons
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon lemon zest
- 2½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Zest and juice the lemons. Set zest aside and juice the lemons, removing any seeds.
- Combine cream, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Heat gently until sugar dissolves without boiling.
- Add lemon zest and juice to the warm cream mixture, stirring well. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher.
- Chill the posset in individual cups, letting it cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve with fresh berries or mint leaves for garnish.
Notes
This dessert can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon, dessert, posset, creamy, quick
Find it online: https://basilboard.com/lemon-posset/