Lemon Posset has three ingredients! I would write that in capital letters but I don't want to come across as yelling...so let's just say three ingredients. If you've never heard of Lemon Posset and wonder what this tastes like its a creamy set pudding that has just the right amount of acidity thanks to that lemon juice.
How to prepare Lemon Posset
- Boil the cream: Simmer the cream and sugar for 5 minutes...and keep an eye on it!
- Stir the lemon juice through: Remove from the heat and stir the lemon juice through.
- Set aside: Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
- Pour into serving bowls: Pour into your serving bowls (or ramekins) and chill until set.
- Serve: Serve with a spoon and dig in!
Tips for the best Lemon Posset
Remove from the heat if boiling: If the cream begins to rise before it has been boiling for 5 minutes, remove from the heat until it has stopped simmering and return add to the heat once more and repeat the above step.
Use fresh lemon juice: Where possible, use fresh lemon juice as it will contin no additives or flavors and create the right texture and flavor for the finished posset.
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How to make:
Heat the cream and sugar on medium high heat in a medium sauce, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Continue cooking on high heat for 5 minutes, ensuring the cream doesn't boil over.
Remove from heat and add in the lemon juice, stirring to combine.
Set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
Pour evenly into serving dishes and refrigerate for a minimum 2 hours, or until set.
Serve chilled.
Lemon Posset
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
No eggs or fancy ingredients needed to make this Lemon Posset with a little going a long way!
Ingredients
500 milliliters / 2 cups heavy cream
60 grams / ⅓ cup superfine/caster sugar
5 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the cream and sugar on medium high heat in a medium sauce, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Continue cooking on high heat for 5 minutes, ensuring the cream doesn't boil over.
- Remove from heat and add in the lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
- Pour evenly into serving dishes and refrigerate for a minimum 2 hours, or until set.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
Remove from the heat if boiling: If the cream begins to rise before it has been boiling for 5 minutes, remove from the heat until it has stopped simmering and return add to the heat once more and repeat the above step.
Use fresh lemon juice: Where possible, use fresh lemon juice as it will contin no additives or flavors and create the right texture and flavor for the finished posset.
Adapted from Food52
Nutrition
- Calories: 498 calories per serve
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