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Lemon Posset

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"This is the easiest lemon dessert I have ever made, it uses only three ingredients and will always impress guests."
Lemon Posset Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 32 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  5 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 3 lemons, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons additional heavy cream for topping

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a saucepan, stir together 3 cups of cream and sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice. Pour into serving glasses, and refrigerate until set, about 5 hours. Pour a little more cream over the tops just before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2008 by Jennifer 
This is my new favorite dessert. As others suggested, I cut the sugar to 1 cup & added the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2006 by renee 
I tried this recipe after my Mother ( who cannot cook to save her life, sorry Mom) tried it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by ROQUEMOMA 
This was smooth, rich, tangy, overall AMAZING! And it was so easy to make! I used some fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2008 by CBECIC 
Super easy and delicious. I added lemon zest and I would reduce the sugar next time. Too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2007 by McGonagall 
Excellent taste and quickly made. Adding a little lemon zest makes it extra tangy. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by kadylady 
Sensational flavor and shockingly easy. The smooth creaminess blends with the lemon tart... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2007 by Carlinville 
I was looking for a recipe to use cream that had just begun to sour. This receipe, calling... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2008 by Smokering 
I loved the concept of this dessert, but the result was disappointing. It was far too rich... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2008 by ForChristAlone 
I'm not a total lemon dessert lover, but when I saw the recipe, I thought I'd try it. (I have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by Molly 
Super easy and great texture. I especially like the cream-on-top effect. Very nice. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Lemon Posset

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 730

  • Total Fat: 56.3g
  • Cholesterol: 208mg
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Total Carbs: 61.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3.9g

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