Lemon Posset
Posset is a simple, refreshing dessert with a tangy lemon flavor and thick, creamy texture. All you need is cream, sugar, and lemons!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 6 ounces heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large lemon ((5 tbsp juice and zest))
- berries of choice or lemon slice
Instructions
- 1
Zest the lemon completely and set aside. Juice the lemon, you will need 5 tablespoons total.
- 2
Bring cream, sugar and lemon zest to a boil over a medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium, and boil 3 minutes. Stir constantly, adjusting heat as needed to prevent mixture from boiling over. Be careful not to scorch the bottom, we want this silky smooth.
- 3
Take off the heat and stir in lemon juice. You will notice the viscosity will go from liquid to a soft yogurt quickly. Let sit for 10 minutes to cool.
- 4
Divide among 4-6 ramekins or glasses, depending on how much per person. Cover each with plastic wrap and chill until set, 2 hours or overnight (recommended). Garnish with fresh lemon slice, berries or mint.