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Lemon Posset
This 5-ingredient lemon posset is just the dessert you need this summer. It’s light and creamy with the perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture! You won’t be able to stop after one bite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 558 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the cream, sugar, and lemon zest to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the cream is steaming.
- Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes before adding the lemon juice and vanilla. Mix to combine and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
- Remove from the heat and press through a fine mesh sieve to remove the zest and any pulp.
- Portion into ramekins or dessert cups. Cover and chill for 3 hours, or overnight.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
558kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
134mg
(45%)
Sodium
33mg
(1%)
Potassium
141mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
1751IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 558
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 558kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 1751IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.