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Easy 5-Ingredient Lemon Posset

Just 5 ingredients and no baking make my creamy lemon posset the easiest dessert for busy days or last-minute guests.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
chill time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: british, English
Keyword: easy lemon dessert, easy lemon posset, how to make lemon posset, lemon custard, lemon custard recipe, lemon dessert recipes, lemon desserts, lemon posset, lemon posset recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

  • 4 4-ounce ramekins or dessert cups

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add 2 cups heavy cream, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest to a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the cream is steaming, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the cream mixture simmer for 2 minutes before adding 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir to combine and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
  • Remove from the heat and press through a fine mesh strainer to remove the zest and any pulp.
  • Pour the mixture into 4 4-ounce ramekins or dessert cups. Cover and chill for 3 hours, or overnight.
  • Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries, if desired.

Notes

Updated April 15, 2025

Nutrition

Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1751IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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