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Lemon Posset

Creamy Lemon Posset: A Refreshing 3-Ingredient Bliss

Lemon Posset is a refreshing no-bake dessert made from just three ingredients, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: General
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Base
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use full-fat cream (30% or more fat)
  • 4 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Can substitute with castor sugar
For the Zesty Flavor
  • 3 medium Fresh Lemons Use juice, zest, and peel

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Fine strainer
  • Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Posset
  1. Start by washing and drying your fresh lemons thoroughly. Using a microplane or fine grater, zest the outer peel of the lemons and set aside. Cut each lemon in half and scoop out the pulp into a bowl, discarding any seeds.
  2. To extract the juice, place a fine strainer over a bowl and press the pulp through to separate the juice. Aim to reserve about three tablespoons of juice.
  3. In a small saucepan, add one cup of heavy cream along with four tablespoons of granulated sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring gently to dissolve the sugar without boiling.
  4. Once the cream is heated and the sugar is dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat. Gradually mix in the reserved lemon juice and zest, stirring continuously.
  5. To ensure a flawless texture, pour the mixture through a fine sieve into another bowl to remove lumps.
  6. Spoon your Lemon Posset into the reserved lemon halves or small ramekins and fill them generously.
  7. Place the filled lemon skins or ramekins in the refrigerator and let them chill for 2-3 hours to set properly.
  8. Once set, garnish the Lemon Posset creatively with fresh lemon slices, mint, or berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Always opt for fresh lemons for the best flavor. Avoid overheating the cream to prevent curdling.

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