Silky Lemon Cream Dessert (Printable)

A luxuriously tangy British dessert featuring silky cream infused with bright lemon flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups heavy cream

→ Sweetener

02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Citrus

03 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
04 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

# Steps:

01 - Pour heavy cream and granulated sugar into a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat, stirring gently until sugar completely dissolves.
02 - Continue heating until the cream just begins to simmer. Watch carefully to prevent boiling. Remove from heat immediately when bubbles appear around the edges.
03 - Stir in fresh lemon juice and grated lemon zest. The acid will react with the cream, causing the mixture to thicken noticeably.
04 - Let mixture sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to cool slightly while thickening further.
05 - Distribute the mixture evenly among 4 individual serving glasses or ramekins, leaving space at the top for garnishes if desired.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until fully set with a silky, pudding-like consistency. The posset will firm up as it cools.
07 - Serve chilled. Garnish with fresh berries, additional lemon zest, or a shortbread cookie alongside if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chemistry of acid meeting cream creates an impossibly silky texture without any gelatin or tricky techniques
  • It comes together in twenty minutes yet tastes like something from a professional kitchen
  • The make ahead nature means you can actually enjoy your own dinner party
02 -
  • Do not let the cream mixture boil this will break the emulsion and your posset will not set properly
  • Room temperature ingredients work best here so pull the cream out about fifteen minutes before starting
  • The timing matters let it cool slightly before pouring or the condensation will create an unappealing watery layer
03 -
  • Use a microplane for the zest to avoid any bitter white pith which can affect the delicate flavor
  • If your posset has not set after four hours your cream may have been too low in fat

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