Imagine a luxuriously creamy, silky-smooth lemon dessert that’s faster to make than pudding and more impressive than mousse—this Lemon Posset is a British classic that requires no eggs, no gelatin, and just 5 minutes of prep!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Only 3 ingredients – Heavy cream, sugar, and lemons
✔ No baking or special skills – Just simmer, chill, and wow!
✔ Intense lemon flavor – Like sunshine in a dessert cup
✔ Elegant enough for dinner parties – But easy enough for weeknights
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the Posset
2 cups (480ml) heavy cream (must be full-fat!)
⅔ cup (130g) granulated sugar
2–3 lemons, juiced (about ½ cup juice)
1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for extra brightness)
For Serving (Optional)
Fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries)
Shortbread cookies
Mint leaves