Description
Easy Lemon Posset is a classic creamy dessert made with just a few simple ingredients. This elegant no-bake treat combines rich cream, fresh lemon juice, and sugar to create a silky smooth dessert with a bright citrus flavor. Perfect for dinner parties, holidays, or an effortless sweet ending to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For Garnish
- Fresh berries
- Lemon slices
- Extra lemon zest
- Mint leaves
- Shortbread cookies
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat the cream mixture: Add heavy cream and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Simmer for 3 minutes while stirring.
- Add the lemon: Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract if using. The mixture will begin to thicken slightly as the lemon reacts with the cream.
- Chill and serve: Pour the mixture into small serving glasses or ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set. Garnish with berries, lemon zest, or mint before serving.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest flavor. Lemon posset can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. For an extra elegant presentation, serve in small glass cups with fresh berries on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: easy lemon posset, lemon dessert, creamy lemon dessert, no bake dessert, citrus dessert recipe, elegant dessert, simple dessert recipe