Lemon Posset With Berries

Make this creamy, tangy treat in individual jars and pack them for your picnic.Jennifer McGruther

Lemon posset is an easy, old-fashioned dessert made with the simplest of ingredients: cream, sugar, and lemon. Like a cross between lemon curd and custard, it has a creamy foundation and a tart finish and pairs beautifully with summer berries. It’s equally delicious served chilled and at room temperature, so pack it in individual jars and take it with you on your next picnic.

Serves 4

• 2 lemons
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2/3 cup sugar
• Whipped cream, to serve
• Fresh berries, to serve

Finely grate the lemon peel, avoiding the bitter white pith. Next, slice the lemons crosswise and juice them. Set the lemon peel and juice aside.