LEMON POSSET

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This is an elegant, impressive and CHEAP recipe - just four ingredients and it takes just a few minutes to put together! This can also be used in place of lemon curd for a tart in a parbaked shortbread crust.... Fabulous served with berries or little crisp almond cookies; it's an easy way to finish a meal for company. Cooking time includes chilling time.

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h32m

Yield 3 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups heavy cream
2/3 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat cream and sugar to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Continue boiling for 5 minutes. Watch carefully that the cream doesn't boil over.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest. Let cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour even amounts into four ramekins. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until set.
  • Serve with whipped cream and berries, or crisp shortbread or almond cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.6, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 27.4, Cholesterol 163, Sodium 45.4, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 33.9, Protein 2.5

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