3-Ingredient Lemon Posset (Printable)

Silky lemon cream chilled to perfection using only three simple ingredients for a smooth, tangy treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine heavy cream and sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to simmer without boiling.
02 - Remove saucepan from heat and stir in lemon juice until fully blended.
03 - Let mixture cool for 5 minutes, then divide evenly into four ramekins or serving glasses.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until the cream sets to a silky, smooth texture.
05 - Serve chilled, optionally garnished with lemon zest or fresh berries.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when really you spent about fifteen minutes.
  • The simplicity means there's nowhere to hide—just pure, unapologetic lemon and cream magic.
  • It's elegant enough to serve at dinner parties yet so easy you can throw it together on a weeknight whim.
02 -
  • The lemon juice will cause the cream to thicken, but only if the cream was hot when you added it—cold cream won't set properly, so don't skip the heating step thinking you'll save time.
  • Overmixing after adding the lemon can cause the posset to become grainy; stir just until combined and then stop.
03 -
  • If you want extra silkiness, strain the cooled mixture through a fine mesh sieve before pouring into ramekins—it's a small step that elevates the texture considerably.
  • Lemon posset is forgiving, but it's particular about one thing: the cream must reach a simmer so the sugar dissolves completely, otherwise you'll feel grittiness on your tongue.
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