Description
Silky smooth lemon posset whispers Mediterranean sunshine with its zesty elegance. Creamy British dessert promises pure citrus bliss you’ll savor down to the last delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 600 milliliters (20.29 fluid ounces) double cream
- 150 grams (5.29 ounces) caster sugar
- 3 lemons
Zest and Juice Ingredients:
- Zest from lemons
- Juice from lemons
Instructions
- Carefully extract vibrant lemon zest and squeeze out fresh juice, setting aside both components.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and sugar, gently heating to a soft simmer while incorporating half the prepared zest for approximately 3 minutes, stirring consistently to prevent scorching.
- Immediately remove the cream mixture from direct heat and carefully incorporate the reserved lemon juice, whisking until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Distribute the silky posset mixture evenly into elegant serving vessels like ramekins or delicate glassware.
- Transfer the filled containers to the refrigerator, allowing them to set and develop a luxurious texture for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight.
- Prior to serving, garnish the chilled possets with the remaining fragrant lemon zest or a scattering of fresh seasonal berries for an additional layer of visual and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Achieve silky smoothness by gently simmering cream without boiling to prevent curdling and maintain a luxurious texture.
- Opt for fresh, high-quality lemons with vibrant zest to enhance the posset’s bright, citrusy flavor profile.
- Experiment with alternative toppings like crushed pistachios, lavender sprigs, or a drizzle of honey for unique variations.
- Consider making this dessert dairy-free by substituting heavy cream with coconut cream for a vegan-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 562 kcal
- Sugar: 43 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg