Description
A delightful and refreshing dessert combining rich creaminess with zesty lemon flavor, perfect for sunny days or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large lemons
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon lemon zest
- 2½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start by preparing the lemons. Grate ½ tablespoon of zest from one lemon.
- Take the remaining lemons, slice them in half lengthwise, and juice them using a fine-mesh sieve.
- In a small saucepan, add the heavy cream, sugar, salt, and grated lemon zest. Heat over medium-low while stirring, allowing it to gently simmer for about 5 minutes.
- After simmering, whisk in the measured lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve for a smooth texture.
- Evenly divide the creamy mixture into the lemon halves.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Before serving, let the possets sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Whisk gently to prevent frothing and ensure a smooth texture by straining well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg