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Three-Ingredient Lemon Posset

A classic British cream-based dessert set purely by the reaction between heavy cream, sugar, and fresh lemon juice.

Easy 10 min prep 5 min cook 245 min total 4 servings 4.9/10

Ready in

245 minutes

Makes 4 servings

About This Recipe

A classic British cream-based dessert set purely by the reaction between heavy cream, sugar, and fresh lemon juice.

A foolproof, elegant British citrus dessert.

Ratings

Expert Rating

4.9

95% confidence

Final Score

4.9

90% confidence

Category Scores

9.8

Taste

2.0

Difficulty

9.0

Presentation

5.0

Nutrition

9.5

Value

10.0

Instructions

10.0

Ingredients

9.5

Time Accuracy

10.0

Would Make Again

9.5

Overall

Cooking Timeline

Prep 10 min

Cook 5 min

Step 1
Step 2 3 min
Step 3 3 min
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6 4 min

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Posset

2 cups heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (freshly squeezed and strained)

Garnish

lemon zest (optional for topping)

Equipment

Saucepan Medium-sized
Whisk For blending lemon juice smoothly
Ramekins or small glasses For setting the posset

Instructions

1

In a saucepan, combine the heavy whipping cream and granulated sugar over medium heat.
2

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly until the sugar completely dissolves.
3 min
3

Let it simmer gently for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently so it doesn't boil over.
3 min
4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the fresh lemon juice.
5

Let the mixture cool slightly, then pour it into individual serving glasses or ramekins.
6

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set and firm.
4 min

Nutrition

Calories 380

Protein 2g

Carbs 28g

Fat 30g

Fiber 0g

Sugar 27g

Sodium 40g

Serving Size 1 glass

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An amazingly simple yet sophisticated dessert that requires minimal effort for maximum reward.

Pros

Only 3 ingredients
No gelatin needed
Incredibly creamy texture

Cons

Requires chilling time

Overview

A foolproof, elegant British citrus dessert.

AI Insights

Summary

A classic British cream-based dessert set purely by the reaction between heavy cream, sugar, and fresh lemon juice.

Tips

Strain your lemon juice to remove any pulp or seeds for a completely smooth texture
Do not boil the cream too long after adding sugar, just dissolve and simmer briefly
Garnish with fresh berries or shortbread cookies on the side