Lemon Posset
This Lemon Posset recipe is a silky, smooth, lemon custard that is so simple yet elegant and the perfect quick and easy lemon dessert. This bright and creamy lemon dessert is served in fresh lemons for a luxurious dessert.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 Lemons
- Lemon Zest (from 1 lemon)
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla (optional)
Instructions
- Zest the Lemons: This is an important step because it is much easier to zest a lemon before juicing. Set aside the zest.
- Slice the Lemons: Scoop out the flesh and place in a bowl. Smash the lemons to squeeze out the juice from the pulp. Set aside prepared lemon halves. Squeeze out 1/2 cup of lemon juice and set aside.
- Heat the Cream and Sugar: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Watch carefully so it doesn't overflow. Reduce heat if needed. Allow it to boil for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly. Once it has slightly cooled, stir in the fresh lemon juice. You'll notice the mixture starts to thicken almost immediately due to the acid in the lemon juice reacting with the cream.
- Optional -- Strain and Pour: To ensure a smooth texture, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or directly into fresh lemons or serving glasses. This step helps remove any bits of lemon pulp or zest that might have slipped in.
- Chill: Divide the mixture among serving glasses, ramekins, or fresh lemon halves and let them cool to room temperature. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set.
- Serve: Garnish with a bit of lemon zest or a fresh berry on top, if desired, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Roll lemons on the counter before juicing to get the most juice from the lemons.
- Zest the lemons before juicing. I suggest using a zester if you have one.
- Let the sugar and heavy cream mixture cool slightly before adding the lemon juice so it doesn't curdle.
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- Fresh Mint
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- Fresh Lemon Zest or Candied Lemon Peel
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- Whipped Cream
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- White Chocolate Shavings
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- Graham Cracker Crumbs
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- Raspberries, Blackberries, Strawberries, or Blueberries
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1167IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 0.1mg
