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lemon posset with mint - Cook Simply

Best ever lemon posset recipe

4.78 from 9 votes
If you're looking for a winning dessert that will not only impress but take only minutes to make - then this is the dessert for you
Servings 6
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
chilling time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 600 ml double cream
  • 200 g caster sugar
  • 2 lemons juice and zest
  • fresh mint to serve
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a large pan, heat the cream and sugar together, until the sugar has completely melted.
    adding sugar to cream for lemon posset - Cook Simply
  • Gently bring to a simmer for a minute then turn off the heat.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest and combine well.
    lemon juice to cream - Cook Simply
  • Divide the lemon cream into glasses, mason jars or ramekins.
  • Leave to cool, then cover and chill in the fridge for at least three hours, or for up to 24 hours.
  • Serve with some fresh mint and some shortbread biscuits.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal
Author: cooksimply
Calories: 425kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British