Lemon Posset With Berries

Submitted by CAROLINE L.

"Creamy, lemony classic English dessert; melts in your mouth!"

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 2 Cups
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
• 6 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup fresh raspberries or 1 cup blueberries

directions

1. Combine cream, sugar, and lemon zest in medium heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Continue to boil for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently and making sure sugar is dissolved.  Remove from heat momentarily, if mixtures begins to boil over.
3. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and allow to cool about 20 forming a skin on top.  Strain the mixture through a sieve, then pour mixture into small espresso sized cups.
4. Place cups on a small baking sheet, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours.  Garnish with berries before serving.