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Easy Lemon Posset Recipe

Easy Lemon Posset Recipe – Creamy Bliss in Just 8 Minutes

This Easy Lemon Posset Recipe is a delightful dessert that combines just three ingredients for a quick and impressive finish to any meal.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Posset
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Full-fat for best results
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Feel free to experiment with alternative sweeteners
  • 1/3 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Essential for flavor
Optional Garnish
  • Fresh Mint Leaves Adds a refreshing touch
  • Berries For color and flavor

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar. Heat over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 1/3 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice until fully incorporated.
  3. Pour the mixture into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to chill and set.
  4. Top with fresh mint leaves or crushed berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and allow adequate chilling time before serving.

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