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Lemon Posset

Creamy Lemon Posset: Easy 3-Ingredient Delight at Home

Enjoy a refreshing Lemon Posset, a delightful, gluten-free treat that's easy and quick to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Posset
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Use full-fat cream (30% fat or more).
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust sweetness to your liking.
  • 3 large Fresh Lemons Freshly squeezed juice needed.
Optional Garnishes
  • 4 Lemon Slices For serving.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint For garnish.
  • 1/2 cup Berries For extra flavor.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Spatula
  • Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash fresh lemons, zest them, cut in half, and scoop out the pulp.
  2. Extract juice from the pulp, aiming for about 3 tablespoons.
  3. Combine cream and sugar in a saucepan; heat until sugar dissolves without boiling.
  4. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and zest, whisk to thicken.
  5. Strain the mixture into prepared lemon skins or ramekins.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until set.
  7. Garnish with lemon slices, mint, or berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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