Lemon Posset
This deliciously easy lemon posset is a classic dessert that uses only lemons, heavy whipping cream, and sugar to create a creamy custard like lemon dessert.
Servings: 4
Calories: 266kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1-2 small to medium lemons zested and juiced (about 1-2 tbsp zest and 2-3 tbsp juice)
Instructions
- Zest and juice and juice lemon, set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat the whipping cream, sugar, and zest, over medium-highuntil until it starts to boil. Once it’s boiling, reduce the heat to medium/medium low and cook another 5-8 minutes, making sure the cream doesn’t boil over.
- Once the cream has cooked down a bit and started to turn slightly golden yellow, remove from the heat.
- Stir in the lemon juice.
- Let the posset cool for about 10 minutes.
- Optional - strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove zest.
- Pour into serving containers or ramekins and let chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve plain or with fresh berries or coulis. If desired, add 1-2 tsp sugar to the top of the cooled posset and use a kitchen torch to brûlée the top for a creme brûlée posset.
Nutrition
Serving: 1srving | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 57mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.1mg