Lemon Posset

Lemon Posset

15 min

This delicious and easy English dessert is made from just three ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup sugar ((5.25 ounces))
  • 5 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice and zest (about one large lemon)

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring cream and sugar to boil over a medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium, and boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly, adjusting heat as needed to prevent mixture from boiling over. Remove from heat.

  2. 2

    Stir in lemon juice and zest and let sit for 10 minutes to cool.

  3. 3

    Stir mixture again and divide among six ramekins or glasses.

  4. 4

    Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap and chill until set, 1 hour or overnight.

  5. 5

    Allow to set completely before garnishing Garnish with fresh berries or mint.