Description
This Perfect Lemon Posset is a creamy, tangy British dessert made with just three simple ingredients: heavy cream, sugar, and fresh lemon juice. It offers a refreshing balance of rich sweetness and zesty lemon flavor, setting with a smooth, silky texture. Ideal for a light yet indulgent treat, this no-bake posset is quick to prepare and perfect for serving chilled as a delightful ending to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Posset Base
- 2 cups Heavy Cream (Use high-quality heavy cream for the best flavor.)
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (Balances the tartness of the lemons.)
- 2-3 Fresh Lemons (Juiced and zested; about 1/2 cup of lemon juice needed.)
Garnishes (Optional)
- Fresh Berries (such as raspberries or blueberries)
- Fresh Mint Leaves
- Crushed Cookies
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients including heavy cream, granulated sugar, fresh lemons, and any optional garnishes you plan to use.
- Heat Cream: Pour 2 cups of heavy cream into a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring gently until it begins to steam but not boil.
- Dissolve Sugar: Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar to the cream and stir continuously for 3-5 minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Prepare Lemons: Zest and juice 2-3 fresh lemons, making sure to remove all seeds from the juice to avoid bitterness.
- Cool Mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the cream mixture to cool for about 5 minutes to prevent curdling when lemon is added.
- Add Lemon: Stir the lemon juice and zest into the warm cream mixture gently with a whisk until evenly combined.
- Pour and Chill: Divide the lemon posset mixture evenly into serving vessels, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Refrigerate: Cover each vessel with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the posset is set and firm.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with fresh berries, mint leaves, or crushed cookies for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the cream does not boil to prevent separation; heating until steaming is sufficient.
- Use fresh lemons for the best bright and natural flavor; bottled lemon juice is not recommended.
- The dessert sets as it chills, so chilling overnight provides the best texture.
- Posset can be made a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
- For a twist, try adding a hint of vanilla or a splash of limoncello to the cream mixture.
