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Lemon Posset

Creamy Lemon Posset: 3-Ingredient No-Bake Delight

Discover the delightful simplicity of Lemon Posset, a creamy dessert made with just three ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 19 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Opt for full-fat cream (30% or more fat)
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Caster sugar is a great substitute
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Lemons For juice and zest; avoid bottled varieties
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional to enhance flavor

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • fine sieve
  • Microplane

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the fresh lemons thoroughly, zest them, then cut and squeeze out the juice. Strain to collect 3 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and sugar over medium heat. Stir for 3–4 minutes until sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot, not boiling.
  3. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then gradually pour lemon juice into the cream mixture while stirring continuously.
  4. Pass the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl to remove lumps, ensuring a silky texture.
  5. Pour the strained mixture into serving dishes, filling about three-quarters full.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for 2–3 hours until set.
  7. Garnish with lemon triangles, mint leaves, or berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Do not freeze to maintain texture. If softened, let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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