3-Ingredient Lemon Posset (Printable Version)

A silky lemon cream dessert made with only three ingredients, blending sweet and tangy flavors effortlessly.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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)

# Steps:

01 - Combine heavy cream and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to simmer, avoiding boiling.
02 - Remove saucepan from heat and stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice until thoroughly combined.
03 - Let mixture cool for 5 minutes, then evenly divide into 4 ramekins or serving glasses.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set with a silky, creamy texture.
05 - Present chilled posset, optionally garnished with lemon zest or fresh berries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like restaurant-quality dessert but honestly takes less effort than opening a box of cake mix.
  • The three-ingredient simplicity means you can actually taste the difference when you use quality cream and fresh lemons.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and vegetarian without trying to be, which makes it perfect for nearly any table.
02 -
  • The lemon juice actually thickens the cream through chemistry, not heat—don't panic if it looks too thin when it's hot; it'll set as it cools and the acid continues its work.
  • Using room-temperature lemon juice gives you more control than cold juice, which can shock the warm cream and create an uneven texture.
03 -
  • Make it the morning of your dinner party so you can focus on other things; it's already done and just waiting in the fridge.
  • If you want extra silkiness, press the finished posset through a fine mesh sieve before chilling to catch any small flecks, though honestly the texture is usually perfect as-is.
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