3-Ingredient Lemon Posset (Printable Version)

Silky lemon cream dessert set with three simple ingredients delivers a luscious, tangy flavor.

# Components:

→ 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)

# Directions:

01 - Combine heavy cream and sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is fully dissolved and mixture begins to simmer without boiling.
02 - Remove from heat and stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice until thoroughly combined.
03 - Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes before distributing evenly into 4 small ramekins or serving glasses.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, allowing the lemon cream to set to a silky, creamy consistency.
05 - Present the set lemon cream chilled, optionally garnished with lemon zest or fresh berries.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you've spent hours in the kitchen when it actually takes minutes, which never gets old.
  • The texture is pure luxury—silky and creamy without any heaviness, just citrusy brightness cutting through.
  • Three ingredients means you probably have everything on hand, making it the perfect last-minute dessert for unexpected guests.
02 -
  • The acid in the lemon juice is what makes the cream thicken without any gelatin or cornstarch—it's a chemical reaction, not a myth, so don't skip the heating step or doubt your eyes.
  • Room-temperature lemon juice works better than cold; it integrates more smoothly and helps the thickening happen evenly throughout.
03 -
  • If the posset seems to be setting too firmly, you can loosen it by gently warming it over a water bath and whisking in a touch more cream—it'll set again when chilled, just with a softer texture.
  • The moment you pour the lemon juice in and watch the cream thicken is where the confidence comes in; trust that it's working even if it looks different from what you expected.
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