Lemon Posset

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 10 min

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Description

Made with just three ingredients, lemon posset is a simple chilled pudding that's smooth and velvety. Top it with fruit or serve it with shortbread.

• 3 cups heavy cream

• 1 1/4 cups white sugar

• 3 lemons, juiced

• 3 tablespoons additional heavy cream for topping

1 Combine 3 cups cream and sugar in a saucepan. Stir together and bring to a boil, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.

2 Pour into serving glasses and refrigerate until set, about 5 hours. Pour a little more cream over the tops just before serving.