Lemon posset
British
Lemon posset
Total time3 h 20 min
Servings6
DifficultyMedium
A British classic – silky lemon cream made from just cream, sugar and lemon juice. No eggs, no gelatine. Served in glasses and perfect for Easter.
Ingredients
- 6 dl whipping cream
- 1.5 dl caster sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 dl freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- Berries or mint to garnish
Method
- 1Bring the cream, sugar and lemon zest to the boil, stirring. Simmer over low heat for 3 minutes.
- 2Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Leave to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, stirring.
- 3Strain through a fine sieve to remove the zest.
- 4Pour into individual glasses or small bowls. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
- 5Serve cold with fresh berries or a sprig of mint.
Tips & tricks
- Read the full recipe before you start.
- Prep ingredients in advance for smoother cooking.
- Taste near the end and adjust seasoning as needed.
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