Lemon Posset (an easy, 3-ingredient, old British Dessert)
Ingredients
- 300 ml double cream)
(heavy cream for whipping
- 75 g caster sugar
- 3-5 Tbsp lemon juice
1-2 lemons
- any type of berries
- grated lemon zest
- crushed nuts
- crumbled biscuits
like shortbread or ginger cookies
Directions
- 1
Place the cream and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- 2
When it's simmering, lower the heat and cook away for 5 minutes, stirring from time to time.
- 3
After 5 minutes, remove from the heat and pour in 3 Tbsp of the lemon juice, stirring quickly with a wooden spoon. You'll notice the cream souring and thickening at the stage.
- 4
Taste your posset, and add more lemon juice if you think it needs it.
- 5
Serve into your chosen glasses and chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours. Chilling the posset overnight thickens the consistency considerably. Little dessert, wine or sherry glasses are perfect for this. Top it with any of the suggested garnishes above, or leave it plain if you prefer.
Lemon Posset (an easy, 3-ingredient, old British Dessert)
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About this Recipe
Craving a beautifully simple, elegant dessert that comes together with minimal effort? This super easy Lemon Posset, a delightful old British treat, uses just three main ingredients to create a creamy, tangy finish that's ready to chill in minutes.
The magic of this Lemon Posset lies in its elegant simplicity. By combining double cream, sugar, and fresh lemon juice, you create a surprisingly luxurious, chilled creamy dessert. This minimal ingredient list means maximum flavor with almost no fuss, making it perfect for a quick yet impressive finish to any meal.
Prepare to be charmed by a dessert that is both bright and comforting. Each spoonful offers a smooth, rich creaminess beautifully balanced by the zesty tang of fresh lemon. While the hands-on time is incredibly short, a generous chilling period transforms these simple components into a firm yet yielding custard-like texture, delivering a truly refreshing experience.
While utterly delightful on its own, Lemon Posset welcomes customization. You can elevate its presentation and flavor with a sprinkle of fresh berries, a grating of lemon zest for an extra aromatic kick, or a scattering of crushed nuts for subtle crunch. For added texture, consider crumbling some biscuits, like shortbread or ginger cookies, over the top before serving.
This elegant Lemon Posset is a perfect conclusion to any meal, light enough after a rich dinner, yet satisfying enough on its own. Serve it chilled in small glasses or ramekins, perhaps garnished with your chosen toppings for a touch of refinement.