# Lemon Possets

- Servings: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4-5 whole large lemon
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2-2/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1/3 cup lemon juice

## Instructions

1. Cut the lemons in half and scoop out the inside. Set the empty lemon shells aside for serving.
2. Juice the lemons using a sieve or a juicer to remove the seeds and pulp.
3. Add heavy cream, sugar, and optional lemon zest to a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the cream begins to simmer.
4. Let the mixture gently bubble for 3 to 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
6. Pour the mixture into the hollowed-out lemon shells arranged in a muffin tin or on a tray.
7. Chill the possets for 2 to 4 hours until fully set.

## Equipment

- knife
- spoon
- sieve
- saucepan
- wooden spoon
- muffin tin
- measuring cup

## Tips

- You can sieve the final mixture before pouring to ensure a smooth texture free of zest or bits.
- The heavy cream must be 37% fat content; avoid dairy alternatives.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDuFyroL/
- Creator: sophiah_lim
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/49e303b4-de33-4660-8aac-6414047cad08
- Extracted: 2026-08-22

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