3-Ingredient Lemon Posset (Printable)

Tangy lemon cream set to silky perfection using minimal ingredients and easy steps.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups heavy cream

→ Sweetener

02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar

→ Citrus

03 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

# Directions:

01 - Combine heavy cream and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan. Warm over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer without boiling.
02 - Remove from heat and stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice until fully combined.
03 - Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes before dividing evenly into four small ramekins or serving glasses.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until the lemon cream is set with a smooth, silky texture.
05 - Present chilled, optionally garnished with lemon zest or fresh berries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This dessert delivers restaurant elegance with almost zero effort—just heat, stir, and chill.
  • The texture is unbelievably creamy and rich, yet it's light enough that you'll always have room for seconds.
02 -
  • I once rushed the chilling step and served these after only an hour—they were still delicious but had a soft, pudding-like consistency instead of that velvety set.
  • The possets continue to firm up in the fridge, so you can make them a day ahead and they'll be even better.
03 -
  • Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve before portioning to catch any bits of cooked cream or lemon pulp for an ultra-silky finish.
  • Wipe any drips from the inside of your serving glasses immediately—once set, they're impossible to clean without marring the surface.
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