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Lemon posset
10 minutes + 3 hours chilling
double cream 568ml carton
caster sugar 140g
lemons 2, 1 zest grated, 2 juiced
Bring the cream and sugar to a simmer, but don't let it boil over. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring gently. Remove from the heat, stir the lemon juice in and allow to cool.

Pour into serving glasses and leave to set in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight. Serve sprinkled with lemon zest.
Serves 6
Lemon posset
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