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Lemon Posset (3-Ingredient, No-Egg)

Silky-smooth Lemon Posset made with cream, sugar, and fresh lemon—only 10 minutes of cooking, then chill. No eggs, no gelatin, and a luscious café-style texture that melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 small servings (3–3.5 oz each)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar (use ½ cup for less sweet)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • Toppings: berries, extra zest, crushed Oreos, or lemon curd

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer
  • heatproof jug
  • whisk
  • serving glasses or ramekins

Method

  • Combine cream, sugar, salt, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  • Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and whisk in lemon juice and vanilla extract (if using).
  • Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a jug to remove zest, then divide evenly among 6 small glass cups or ramekins.
  • Cool 15 minutes at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until softly set.
  • Before serving, garnish with berries, lemon zest, cookie crumbs, or a spoonful of lemon curd.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 26gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

For a stronger lemon flavor, add 1–2 tsp extra lemon juice before pouring. Oreo cheesecake base: press 6 Tbsp Oreo crumbs + 2 Tbsp melted butter into cups, chill 30 min, then pour in posset. Internal links: try strawberry cheesecake cookies, cookies-and-cream fudge, and soft pumpkin cookies with cinnamon frosting.
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