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Lemon Posset in elegant dishes topped with raspberries
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Homemade Lemon Posset Recipe
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chill Time
3 hrs
 

My Homemade Lemon Posset recipe is a summertime dessert that ticks all of the boxes — cool, creamy, and a refreshing lemon flavor!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Servings: 5 people
Author: Gemma Stafford
Ingredients
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz/480 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cup (6 oz/170 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest plus 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh berries, for serving
Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream and sugar to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  2. Let the mixture gently boil for 3 minutes, stirring frequently and adjusting the heat if need be so that the mixture doesn’t burn or boil over.

  3. Remove from the heat and let wait 1 minute. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Let cool for 10 minutes without stirring.

  4. Give the posset a gentle stir, then divide among 5 small serving bowls.

  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until cold and set. It can remain in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  6. Serve with fresh berries.