This lemon posset recipe is easy to make with 4 ingredients! Similar to a pudding, it's creamy, bright, and refreshing.A delicious make-ahead dessert! Jeanine Donofrio Phoebe MoorePublished Mar 19, 2026 Jump to recipe Have you tried lemon posset? It’s a bright, creamy 4-ingredient treat I’ll be making all spring.A classic British dessert, lemon posset is similar to a custard or a pudding, but it doesn’t require eggs or cornstarch to set up.

It’s easy to make with heavy cream, fresh lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla.Sweet and citrusy, it’s such a refreshing way to end a meal!This easy lemon posset recipe would be a perfect dessert for spring occasions like Easter and Mother’s Day. It’s great for entertaining because you can make it ahead, and it looks so elegant in little glasses or hollowed-out lemon halves.Top it off with fresh berries and sprigs of mint for a fresh, zesty treat that will delight everyone at the table.

What is posset?Posset is a chilled, pudding-like dessert made with boiled cream and citrus juice.The acid in the citrus helps the cream set up and take on a thick, velvety texture.It evolved from a medicinal drink that dates back to the 15th century—it’s even referenced in Shakespeare! The original posset was a warm drink made with curdled milk, wine or ale, and spices.It’s not clear when exactly it became the creamy, zesty dessert we know today, but once you try this recipe, I think you’ll be glad it did.Lemon Posset Ingre

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