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Lemon Posset Recipe

Janette Fuschi
Lemon posset is an easy and a wonderfully light custard-like dessert. The addition of fresh lemon makes this a perfect chilled dessert to serve all summer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Refrigeration 5 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 8 minutes
Cuisine British
Servings 4
Calories 474 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Heavy Cream 16 fluid ounces
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • Lemon Juice from 2 lemons
  • Lemon Zest from 2 lemons

Instructions
 

  • Add the cream and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil, while stirring and simmer for 3 minutes until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and zest, the mix will start to thicken.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes then pour into 4 individual dessert glasses.
  • Refrigerate for at least 5 hours to overnight until set.
  • Serve with a buttery cookie.

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 27gSodium: 45mgSugar: 16g
Keyword Boiled, British, Desserts, Easy, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Desserts, Lemons, Make Ahead, Pudding
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