Lemon Posset
Posset is a rich, creamy, citrusy British dessert. The balanced lemon flavor teeters irresistibly between tangy and sweet. A little goes a long way, so it’s perfect after a big meal. I’m downright obsessed with this recipe. Keep reading and you’ll see why!
Posset is an easy make-ahead dessert to offer at parties in individual servings. It would be lovely at Easter and Mother’s Day celebrations, baby showers, dinner parties, and more.
To make posset, you’ll need just four ingredients—heavy cream, sugar, lemons and vanilla extract—and a few extra hours to chill it in the refrigerator. You can make posset the night before and even freeze the leftovers.
Ingredients:
- 1 pint (2 cups) heavy cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional garnishes: Fresh berries (blackberries, raspberries or blueberries), mint leaves, or crushed graham crackers or pistachios
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
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