Silky, creamy and beautifully sharp, this easy Lemon Posset recipe is a classic dessert made with just three ingredients — fresh lemon, caster sugar and Ashgrove Pure Cream.

Simple enough to prepare ahead but impressive enough for entertaining, lemon posset is one of those desserts that proves you don’t need a long ingredient list to create something special.

Made with our award-winning Tasmanian Pure Cream, this recipe delivers a beautifully smooth texture balanced by the bright, fresh flavour of lemon.

Easy Three-Ingredient Lemon Posset

Serves: 6
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: Minimum 4 hours

Ingredients

• 600mL Ashgrove Pure Cream
• 150g caster sugar
• 2 lemons, finely zested and juiced — approximately 60mL juice

Method

1. Heat the cream and sugar

Pour the Ashgrove Pure Cream and caster sugar into a saucepan over medium heat.

Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Add the lemon

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir through the finely grated lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.

The mixture will begin to thicken naturally as the lemon reacts with the cream.

3. Pour and chill

Divide the lemon posset mixture between six small glasses, dessert dishes or ramekins.

Allow to cool slightly before placing in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely chilled and set.

4. Serve

Serve your lemon posset chilled with a little extra lemon zest.

For something special, add fresh Tasmanian berries, a crisp biscuit or a scattering of toasted pistachios just before serving.

Ashgrove Tip

For an extra-smooth lemon posset, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and pour the finished mixture through a fine sieve before dividing it between the serving glasses.

Why Does Lemon Posset Set Without Gelatine?

One of the clever things about a traditional lemon posset is its simplicity. The acidity in the lemon juice reacts with the cream, causing the mixture to naturally thicken as it cools.

That means there is no gelatine and no complicated custard-making — just cream, sugar and lemon.

Made Better with Tasmanian Cream

When a recipe contains only three ingredients, the quality of each one matters.

Ashgrove Pure Cream brings rich dairy flavour and a naturally luxurious texture to this simple dessert. Made in Tasmania, it is a beautiful choice for desserts where cream is the hero ingredient.

From a relaxed family lunch to a dinner party dessert prepared the night before, this three-ingredient lemon posset is an easy way to showcase great Tasmanian dairy.

Lemon Posset Recipe FAQs

Can I make lemon posset ahead of time?
Yes. Lemon posset is an ideal make-ahead dessert. Prepare it the day before, cover and refrigerate overnight until ready to serve.

How long does lemon posset need to set?
Allow at least four hours in the refrigerator. For the best texture, chilling overnight works beautifully.

Can I serve lemon posset with berries?
Absolutely. Fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or blackberries work particularly well with the sharp lemon and rich cream.

What cream should I use for lemon posset?
Use a quality pure cream with enough richness to create the smooth, luxurious texture associated with a traditional lemon posset. We use Ashgrove Pure Cream.

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