Creamy Lemon Posset Dessert (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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600 ml heavy whipping cream (from real milk, at least 33% fat)
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200 grams sugar
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2 tablespoons lemon zest
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75 ml lemon juice (preferably fresh)
# Instructions:
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Place the cream and sugar in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. When fine bubbles appear on top of the heavy cream, remove from the heat.
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Add lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir well.
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Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes, then strain it into cups (lemon shells). It makes about 12 lemon shells or 6 cups/ramekins (or more).
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Cool completely at room temperature. You may cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or for up to 3 days.
# Notes:
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This recipe works with good quality heavy cream with at least 33% fat content. Lighter creams, such as half-and-half or single cream, won't set very well and may result in a runny texture of the posset.
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Yes, but no more than 2-3 days in advance. It should be kept in the fridge at all times. If you are making lemon posset ahead of time, for best results you may want to keep the dessert in glass cups, not inside the lemon shells, as they may release liquid and interfere with the texture of the posset.
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There could be various reasons like the type of ingredients, saucepan, and stove used. Heavy cream with low fat content or not cooking the cream and sugar mixture long enough could be possible reasons.
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Yes! Oranges, blood oranges, grapefruit, or tangerines could be used. You may want to check this Tangerine Posset Recipe.
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Yes, this is mandatory for a smooth, creamy dessert. Run through a fine mesh strainer before pouring the mixture into the lemon cups.
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While I have not tried this recipe with any dairy-free substitute, coconut or dairy-free cream alternative could possibly work. Again, I have not tried the recipe with an alternative ingredient.
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While this is rare, it is not impossible. Not using the proper heavy cream, over-reducing it, or adding too much lemon juice are some possible reasons for this issue.