Desserts
British
BritishLemon Posset
A silky set cream pudding sharpened with lemon, in three tiers. Basic is a simple three-ingredient posset; Ultimate adds a limoncello pour, shortbread and a macerated berry compote.
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Budget version
The classic three-ingredient set posset, simple and tangy.
Per serving£0.78
Total cost£3.10
Time15 min
Ingredients for 4
- 400 ml double cream
- 100 g caster sugar
- 2 lemons , juiced
Method
- Gently heat the cream and sugar in a pan, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice; the mixture will thicken.
- Pour into 4 glasses and chill for at least 3 hours until set.
Equipment
- saucepan
- serving glasses
The three ways, side by side
Budget
The classic three-ingredient set posset, simple and tangy.
Better
Lemon and vanilla posset topped with crushed shortbread and fresh raspberries.
Ultimate
Buttermilk-lightened lemon posset with limoncello, a berry compote and homemade shortbread crumb.
