Lemon Posset Recipe | Only 4 Ingredients

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: coconut cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with unique flavor

lemons

🥗Healthier: lime

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lime offers a similar tartness, while citric acid is cost-effective

Wash and dry the lemons. Cut in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh.

Strain the pulp and squeeze ⅓ cup lemon juice. Set aside.

In a saucepan, combine sugar, lemon zest, and cream. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Once simmering, cook for about 3 minutes, until small bubbles appear and the mixture slightly thickens.

Remove from heat, whisk in the lemon juice, and let cool for 10 minutes.

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the zest (optional but recommended for a smoother texture).

Carefully pour the lemon posset into the prepared lemon shells, or into small glasses or ramekins.

Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set. Keep covered in the fridge until ready to serve.

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