Thame-based Chef, Dido Reynolds, of Dido’s Fine Foods shares her recipe for her yummy lemon posset. Only three ingredients and simple to make, this delicious dessert is great for dinner parties or just to treat yourself and your family.

This dessert originated in 15th century, originally from a hot drink of milk, curdled with wine or spices for flavour used as a remedy.

It has now turned into a beautiful set, creamy, zesty dessert that is so easy to make – here’s the recipe. 

Lemon posset Recipe

Serves six. Great served with shortbread biscuits and raspberries.

Ingredients

  • 600ml double cream

  • 175g caster sugar

  • 2 large unwaxed lemons, zest and juice

Method

  1. Pour the sugar and cream into a saucepan
  2. Heat gently until sugar is melted
  3. Bring up to boil for 1 minute
  4. Add lemon juice and zest and mix well
  5. Pour into teacups/ramekins and leave to cool at room temperature
  6. Refrigerate until set (3-4 hours)
  7. Eat within 24 hours

 

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