Description
A luxurious 3-ingredient British dessert that tastes like a cross between a silky pudding and a lemon tart. Egg-free, gelatin-free, and naturally gluten-free. Serves perfectly with fresh berries.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream (must be at least 35% fat)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
5–6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for extra aroma)
Fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries) for topping
Instructions
1. Place heavy cream, sugar, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing it to bubble gently (watch so it doesn’t boil over).
4. Remove from heat and let sit for 2-3 minutes to cool slightly.
5. Stir in the fresh lemon juice. The mixture will thicken slightly immediately.
6. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup to remove zest and ensure a silky texture.
7. Divide into 4 ramekins or serving glasses.
8. Cool to room temperature (about 20 mins), then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
9. Top with fresh berries before serving.
Notes
**The Cream Matters:** You must use heavy whipping cream (Double Cream in the UK). Half-and-half or milk will not set.
**Acid Balance:** Start with 5 tbsp of juice. Taste a drop (carefully, it’s hot). If you want more tartness, add the 6th tbsp.
**Serving:** This is very rich, so small portions are best.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 160mg