Lemon Posset is a simple yet decadent English dessert. It is a cross between a velvety pudding and a rich lemon curd. It only has three ingredients and takes less than fifteen minutes to make (plus chilling time).
On the Ingredients:
- Lemons are high in vitamin C, which helps boost immune function. It’s also high in antioxidants. They may also help with heart health, and help prevent anemia and kidney stones. (Read more on the health benefits.)
Recipe Notes and Substitutions
You can top Lemon Posset with lots of different types of fruits for fun flavor combos.
Lemon Posset
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
3
minutesCooking time
12
minutesTotal time
15
minutesLemon Posset is a simple yet decadent English dessert. It is a cross between a velvety pudding and a rich lemon curd. It only has three ingredients and takes less than fifteen minutes to make (plus chilling time).
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup sugar OR monk fruit sweetener
2 lemons (zest and juice)
Directions
- Mix the cream, lemon zest, and sweetener in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Stir until the sugar or monkfruit has dissolved, then reduce the heat to medium. While stirring constantly, continue to boil for 3 minutes.
- Remove the cream from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve and divide between 4-6 ramekins (depending on their size).
- Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with fresh blueberries.
