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Lemon posset with raspberries

A three ingredient lemon cream that sets without eggs or gelatine and is sharp, silky and smooth.

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  • Time4 hr 20
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.88 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

6 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Pour the cream and sugar into a pan. Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil and bubble for 3 minutes, watching it does not boil over.

    3 min
  3. 3

    Take off the heat and whisk in the lemon juice. Leave for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour into six small glasses or ramekins through a sieve.

  5. 5

    Cool, then chill for at least 4 hours until set to a soft wobble.

    240 min
  6. 6

    Top with raspberries and a little grated lemon zest.

Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.

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