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Lemon Posset

Lemon Posset: A Silky Smooth No-Bake Treat You’ll Love

Lemon Posset is a quick, no-bake dessert that blends creamy texture with zesty lemon flavor, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 desserts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Base
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream at least 30% fat
  • 4 tablespoons Sugar granulated or caster sugar
For the Zesty Flavor
  • 2 pieces Lemons fresh lemons

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • sieve
  • Measuring cup
  • microplane

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Lemon Posset
  1. Prepare Lemons by washing and zesting the lemons, then cut them in half and scoop out the pulp.
  2. Juice Lemons by pressing the lemon pulp through a sieve to extract about 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice.
  3. Heat Cream by combining heavy cream and sugar in a saucepan over low to medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
  4. Mix Ingredients by whisking in the reserved lemon juice and zest into the cream mixture.
  5. Sieving the Mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl to ensure a smooth texture.
  6. Set Dessert by pouring the mixture into hollowed lemon peels or ramekins.
  7. Chill by covering and refrigerating for 2-3 hours until set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dessertCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the posset in the fridge and avoid freezing to maintain the creamy texture. Serve cold after chilling with fresh fruits or mint.

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