🍋 Best Ever Lemon Posset
A 3-ingredient classic with endless elegance
Looking for a dessert that’s both impossibly easy and wildly impressive? Enter: the lemon posset. This creamy British classic has only three main ingredients but feels like something served at a candlelit bistro. Silky, tangy, and rich—this is your new go-to.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
1 tsp lemon zest
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Warm the base:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and sugar. Stir constantly until the sugar fully dissolves. Bring to a gentle boil.Simmer gently:
Lower the heat and let it simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep a close eye—it can boil over quickly!Add the flavor:
Remove from heat. Whisk in the lemon juice, zest, and a pinch of salt. The mixture will slightly thicken as the citrus works its magic.Pour & chill:
Let cool for 5 minutes. Pour into peeled out lemons, ramekins or small glasses. Chill uncovered for at least 4 hours or overnight until just set with a beautiful wobble.
To Elevate It
Add ½ tsp vanilla bean paste or scraped vanilla pod during the cream step – it plays surprisingly well with the lemon.
Garnish with:
Crushed shortbread cookies
Fresh raspberries or blackberries
A few edible flowers or herbs (lemon balm, mint, violas)
This is one of those "how is this so easy?" desserts that never fails to wow. If you make it, tag me on Instagram @sabrinacormio – I’d love to see your twist!
