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Lemon Posset

One of the easiest desserts to make. Can be made ahead of time, and therefore ideal for dinner parties. Delicious mix of sharp and sweet, all combined in a creamy base.

lemon-posset

Serves

6

Ingredients

  • 600ml double cream

  • 140g Co-operative Fairtrade caster sugar

  • 2 large lemons

Method

  1. In a pan, bring the cream and sugar to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.

  2. Remove from the heat, and add the juice and zest of the lemons, and stir well to combine.

  3. Divide the mixture equally between 6 ramekins, and set in the fridge for 3 hours, until firm.