Cooking for One

Lemon Posset for One

Make lemon posset for one with cream, honey, a pinch of nutmeg, and fresh lemon juice. It takes a short simmer and a few hours in the refrigerator.

Lemon Posset for One

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A silky lemon pudding made from cream, honey, and lemon juice, chilled in a ramekin. Serve it cold with a spoon.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories955

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1½ Tbsp granulated sugar
  • ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1-inch strip lemon peel
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • saucepan

Directions
 

  1. Stir the cream, sugar, nutmeg, and honey together in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat.
  2. When it starts to simmer gently, keep it simmering for 8 to 12 minutes, until slightly reduced.
  3. Take the pan off the heat. Add the lemon juice, lemon peel, and vanilla, and let the flavors steep.
  4. Lift out the lemon peel.
  5. Pour into a 10-oz ramekin, cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 309g | Calories: 955kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6.9g | Fat: 86g | Saturated Fat: 55g | Trans Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 269mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 3501IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.