3-Ingredient Lemon Posset (Print Version)

Smooth lemon cream dessert with three simple ingredients, chilled to silky perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups heavy cream

→ Sweetener

02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar

→ Citrus

03 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 2 lemons)

# How To Make:

01 - Combine the heavy cream and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture begins to simmer without boiling.
02 - Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice until fully combined.
03 - Allow the mixture to cool for approximately 5 minutes before portioning.
04 - Divide the cream mixture evenly into 4 ramekins or serving glasses. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours until set with a smooth, creamy consistency.
05 - Serve chilled, optionally garnished with lemon zest or fresh berries to enhance presentation and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels impossibly fancy but requires just three everyday ingredients and ten minutes of actual work.
  • That silky texture is genuinely addictive—it's not quite mousse, not quite pudding, something better entirely.
  • You can make it ahead and actually forget about it in the fridge, which makes entertaining so much easier.
02 -
  • The lemon juice has to be truly fresh—bottled versions often lack the acidity needed to create that signature set, and you'll end up with cream soup instead of posset.
  • Don't rush the chilling time hoping it'll set faster; it won't, and you'll get disappointingly thick cream rather than that spoonable, yielding texture that makes this dessert special.
03 -
  • If your first batch doesn't set quite right, it's usually because the lemon wasn't acidic enough—taste the juice before using it, and if it seems weak, add a tiny bit extra.
  • The moment you see that silky texture take hold is genuinely satisfying; don't overbake your kitchen before checking, or you'll miss that exact point where it transforms.
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