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Lemon Posset

A delicious, simple, three ingredient dessert
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Keyword custard, Lemon, Non-yeasted, Quick
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Fine mesh sieve

Ingredients

  • 350 ml Heavy cream (1⅓ cups plus 2 tbsp)
  • 105 grams granulated sugar (½ cup)
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 2 lemons

Instructions

  • Zest the lemon and set zest aside.
  • Add the heavy cream, sugar, and lemon zest to a sauce pan and heat on low until mixture comes to a low simmer.
  • Take the mixture off of the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  • Strain the mixture through the fine-mesh strainer and pour mixture into hollowed out lemons, ramekins, or martini glasses.
  • Place in the fridge to chill for 2 hours or until mixture is set.