# Lemon Posset

Lemon Posset is an elegant dessert made with just three ingredients, known to be one of the Queen's favorite desserts.

- Cuisine: French
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- lemons
- 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- sugar
- berries
- lemon slices

## Instructions

1. Cut your lemons in half lengthwise.
2. Use a spoon to scoop out the centers of the lemons.
3. Put the centers into a large measuring cup, then smash them to get 5 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
4. In a medium saucepan, add 2 cups of heavy whipping cream and your sugar.
5. Set the saucepan over medium heat and stir to dissolve the sugar.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil.
7. Adjust the heat so it doesn't boil over and let it boil for 5 minutes.
8. Turn off the heat.
9. Stir in your lemon juice and let it thicken for 15 minutes.
10. Pour it through a fine sieve to make sure it's extra smooth.
11. Divide it into your lemon peels or serve in ramekins.
12. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
13. Garnish with berries or lemon slices and enjoy.

## Equipment

- spoon
- large measuring cup
- medium saucepan
- fine sieve
- ramekins

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1447341430343182/?mibextid=9drbnH&s=yWDuG2&fs=e
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/05a6792e-d500-43ec-ab6e-d2bc32ef9aca
- Extracted: 2026-03-19

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