Go Back

Posset Custards

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 600 ml whipping/double cream
  • 135 g sugar
  • 200 ml lemon juice about 5-6 lemons
  • lemon zest from all lemons

Instructions
 

  • Zest and juice the lemons to get 200ml. Place all of the zest, sugar, and cream into a pot and set over the stove on medium heat.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring continuously, until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Add the lemon juice, and bring back to a simmer, stirring to ensure completely mixed. Remove from the heat.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine sieve, and pour into small containers. Allow to cool to room temperature before covering with cling film, and chill in the fridge to set.
  • Allow to set in the fridge for a few hours, or overnight.