Description
Creamy lemon posset brings zesty British elegance to dessert tables with minimal ingredients. Sweet, silky citrus cream charms guests, delivering pure indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Main Ingredients:
- 600 milliliters (20.3 fluid ounces) double cream
- 200 grams (7.1 ounces) golden caster sugar
Citrus Ingredients:
- Zest of 3 lemons
- 75 milliliters (2.5 fluid ounces) lemon juice
Instructions
- Pour 20.3 fluid ounces (600 milliliters) of heavy cream and 7 ounces (200 grams) of golden caster sugar into a spacious saucepan, positioning it over low heat and gently stirring until the sugar completely dissolves into the cream.
- Gradually elevate the heat, allowing the mixture to reach a gentle simmer and bubble delicately for approximately one minute. Remove from heat and incorporate freshly grated zest from 3 lemons along with 2.5 fluid ounces (75 milliliters) of freshly squeezed lemon juice, stirring thoroughly to combine.
- Carefully distribute the luxurious lemon-infused cream mixture into individual serving vessels, permitting the mixture to naturally cool to ambient room temperature.
- After reaching room temperature, securely seal each serving pot with either tight-fitting lids or transparent plastic wrap, then transfer to the refrigerator for comprehensive chilling.
- Allow the dessert to set and chill for a minimum of 3 hours, with the option to prepare up to 24 hours in advance for convenience.
- When ready to serve, retrieve the chilled possets and present them immediately, showcasing their silky, firm texture that yields effortlessly to a spoon.
Notes
- Transforms from a medieval medicinal beverage into a beloved British dessert sensation.
- Crafted with just three magical ingredients that create an incredible culinary alchemy.
- Chilled elegance that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum taste excitement.
- Gluten-free miracle that impresses guests without complex preparation techniques.
- Silky smooth texture promises a luxurious experience in every delightful spoonful.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 33.3g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34.2g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 132mg