Description
Indulge in the luscious delight of Lemon Posset, a creamy citrus pudding that is refreshingly tangy and sweet. This make-ahead dessert is perfect for any occasion, offering a burst of zesty flavor in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Heavy Cream Mixture:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Lemon Mixture:
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
- Simmer: Let it simmer gently for 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add Lemon: Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Cool and Strain: Let it cool for 10 minutes, then strain for a smoother texture.
- Chill: Pour into ramekins, chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours until set.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh berries or whipped cream before serving cold.
Notes
- Lemon posset can be made a day ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For a sweeter version, use Meyer lemons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
