Lemon Posset

Name: Lemon Posset
Prep time: 3 h 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 15 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup caster sugar (also called superfine sugar, baker's sugar, or bar sugar); 1 lemon, juiced; berries of choice, optional, to taste, for garnish; candied lemon peel, optional, to taste, for garnish

Vegetarian Stove-Top Gastro-Pub

Time: 3 hours 15 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

About

Lemon Posset might just be the easiest, and yet most decadent, lemon dessert ever. Originating from England, it only calls for three primary ingredients and just a few minutes of actual work before chilling. The result is a refreshing, custard-like treat with plenty of bright citrus flavor throughout. All Lemon Posset really needs are a few summery garnishes and it's ready to amaze you, your tastebuds, and everyone who tries it!

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup caster sugar (also called superfine sugar, baker's sugar, or bar sugar)
1 lemon, juiced
berries of choice, optional, to taste, for garnish
candied lemon peel, optional, to taste, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 -Place the heavy cream, the sugar, and the lemon juice in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.

Step 2 -Lower the heat and simmer the lemon mixture, while stirring with a spatula and scraping the sides and the bottom of the pan, for 3 minutes.

Step 3 -Allow the mixture to cool until you can comfortably touch the side of the pan.

Step 4 -Pour the mixture into individual ramekins, dishes, wine glasses, or similar serving vessels. The dessert is very rich, so a smaller container will work.

Step 5 -Chill the lemon posset for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.

Step 6 -Serve topped with the berries and the lemon peel.

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