3-Ingredient Lemon Posset (Printable Version)

Lusciously smooth tangy lemon cream chilled into a perfect, silky dessert using three simple ingredients.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups heavy cream

→ Sweetener

02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar

→ Citrus

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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a medium saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream and sugar over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer without boiling.
02 - Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice until fully combined.
03 - Allow the mixture to cool for five minutes before dividing it evenly into four small ramekins or serving glasses.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least three hours to achieve a silky, creamy texture.
05 - Present the lemon cream chilled, optionally garnished with lemon zest or fresh berries for enhanced flavor and presentation.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It creates the most luxurious restaurant style dessert with ingredients you already have
  • The texture is absolutely foolproof if you follow the chilling time
02 -
  • Patience during the chilling phase is non negotiable because rushing creates a loose texture instead of that perfect silky slice
  • Any residual heat when pouring can cause air bubbles so let it cool that full five minutes before portioning
03 -
  • Weighing your ingredients with a kitchen scale gives more consistent results than volume measurements
  • The posset is done setting when it jiggles like gelatin but holds its shape when tilted
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