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Lemon Posset

This delicious and easy English dessert is made from just three ingredients!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 357 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup sugar (5.25 ounces)
  • 5 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice and zest about one large lemon

Instructions

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  1. Bring cream and sugar to boil over a medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium, and boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly, adjusting heat as needed to prevent mixture from boiling over. Remove from heat.
  2. Stir in lemon juice and zest and let sit for 10 minutes to cool.
  3. Stir mixture again and divide among six ramekins or glasses.
  4. Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap and chill until set, 1 hour or overnight.
  5. Allow to set completely before garnishing Garnish with fresh berries or mint.

Notes

  • Note: a few readers have said that it is "too sweet" with 3/4 cup. If you prefer a tarter flavor, I'd suggest cutting the sugar back to 1/2 cup.
  • Meyer lemons can be used when they are in season.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 21mg (1%) Potassium 89mg (3%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 1114IU (22%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 357kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 21mg 1%
Potassium 89mg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 1114IU 22%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.