Silky · Creamy · No-Bake
3-Ingredient Lemon Posset
This silky, creamy lemon dessert comes together in just 5 minutes on the stove. No eggs, no gelatin — just a rich lemon custard that sets perfectly every time.
Ingredients
- 2 cupsHeavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cupGranulated sugar
- 5 TbspFresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
Directions
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Boil the cream and sugar
Bring the cream and sugar to a gentle boil in a saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let it boil for 5 minutes.
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Add the lemon juice
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let cool for 15 minutes, then strain.
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Portion it out
Pour into 6 ramekins or 10-12 hollowed lemon halves.
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Chill and set
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
Serving suggestion: top with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a lemon slice.
Watch it come together: see the full Lemon Posset reel on
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