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Lemon Posset in lemon shells on a white tray
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Lemon Posset Dessert

Lemon Posset Recipe - creamy, flavorful and satisfying 3 ingredient dessert - a must try in summer 2023.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, English
Keyword: chocolate oat bran dessert, lemon posset
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 600 ml heavy whipping cream (from real milk at least 33 % fat
  • 200 grams sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 75 ml lemon juice preferably fresh
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Instructions

  • Place the cream and sugar in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring in order for the sugar to be dissolved. When fine bubbles appear on top of the heavy cream, remove from the heat.
  • Add lemon zest and lemon juice.
  • Stir.
  • Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes, then strain into cups (lemon shells).
  • It makes about 12 lemon shells or 6 sups/ramekins. (or more)
  • Cool completely at room temperature.
  • You may cover with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1110IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 0.1mg