Easy 3 Ingredient Lemon Possets

I recently discovered this quick and easy no-bake dessert and, with this summer heat, I’ll use any excuse not to turn the oven on...I’m sure I’m not alone on that one!

This 3(ish)-ingredient lemon dessert is silky smooth and the perfect refreshing sweet treat for the warmer days. They look so cute served in the lemon shells too if you really want to impress. A little extra effort, but definitely worth it for the presentation! I personally found the citrus flavour a tad too strong for my taste, so next time I’d probably add a little white chocolate into the mix to mellow it out and add some sweetness. But if you’re a lemon lover, this one’s for you. It’s fresh, light and has that lovely zing, which I found goes perfectly with some fresh berries on top. Simple ingredients, no baking and a dessert that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes to make. Recipe below if you fancy giving them a go.

Lemon Possets Recipe

Makes: approximately 10 small lemon halves

Ingredients

• 400ml double cream

• 100g caster sugar

• Juice of 4 lemons or approx. 50–60ml fresh lemon juice

• 5 whole lemons, halved (to make 10 serving shells)

Optional

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 1tsp Vanilla Extract

• Fresh berries for topping

Method

1. Halve the lemons lengthways and carefully scoop out the flesh, keeping the shells intact. If you want to save yourself the hassle, you can use small ramekins or dessert glasses instead.

2. Juice the flesh from 4 lemons. (I'd recommend measuring out 50-60ml of the juice)

3. Add the double cream and sugar to a saucepan and gently heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

4. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for around 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice, zest and vanilla if using.

6. Leave to cool slightly, then carefully pour into the lemon shells or ramekins.

7. Chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set.

8. Once set, top with fresh berries or your toppings of choice and serve chilled.

If you give these a go, don’t forget to share your results - I’d love to see!

Enjoy!

T