Lemon possets in patterned teacups from above, with raspberries, cat's tongue biscuits and a navy cloth

Desserts

Lemon Possets

A lemony treat made with just three ingredients – lemon, cream and sugar.

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A lemon posset topped with raspberries beside a bowl of fresh raspberries Looking down into a lemon posset at its smooth surface and raspberries

A devilishly easy lemony dessert, which requires no baking and only three ingredients. It really cannot get any easier than this! The recipe is a great make-ahead dessert, so you do not have to faff about it on the day of your dinner party.

The silkiness of the posset pairs well with a crunchy-type of biscuit. I have served them with cat's tongues here.

The recipe

Lemon Possets

adventureswithsugar.com/lemon-possets/

Method

Method: lemon possets

  1. Rub the zest into the sugar: Rub the sugar and the lemon zest together with your fingers.
  2. Simmer the cream and sugar: Place the sugar and the whipping cream into a medium-sized saucepan and place on medium heat, bring to a boil and then simmer for three minutes or so. Make sure the sugar has completely dissolved.
  3. Add the lemon juice: Remove from the heat and whisk in the lemon juice.
  4. Fill the ramekins and set: Pour into ramekins, cover with cling film and let set in the fridge for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.
A lemon posset in a teacup from the side, with raspberries and a cat's tongue biscuit A spoonful of silky lemon posset lifted out of the cup

Recipe by adventureswithsugar.com

Comments (2)

  1. Jenny

    Hi I am gonna try the coconut ice

    1. Suvar Baker

      Hi Jenny I hope you love it, please let me know how it turns out :)

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