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Lemon Posset Tart Recipe

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chill Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 200 g digestive biscuits or graham crackers – crush therapy included
  • 100 g unsalted butter melted – because butter = flavor
  • For the lemon posset filling:
  • 2 cups heavy cream – rich and dreamy
  • 3/4 cup sugar – sweetness to balance the tang
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice – fresh is non-negotiable trust me
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest – tiny but powerful
  • For the topping:
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries – juicy little gems
  • Optional: powdered sugar – for that “I tried hard” look
  • Pro tip: Use fresh lemons. Bottled juice just doesn’t hit the same.

Instructions

  • Make the crust
  • Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs (food processor or rolling pin—your call). Mix with melted butter until it looks like wet sand.
  • Press the mixture firmly into a tart pan. Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes so it sets.
  • Prepare the posset filling
  • In a saucepan, combine cream and sugar. Heat gently and bring to a light boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Let it simmer for about 3 minutes. Don’t walk away—this is not the time to scroll your phone.
  • Add the lemon magic
  • Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest. Watch it thicken slightly—this is the “wow, science!” moment.
  • Let it cool for about 10 minutes so it’s not piping hot.
  • Assemble the tart
  • Pour the creamy mixture into your chilled crust. Smooth the top if needed (or pretend rustic is intentional).
  • Place it in the fridge and chill for at least 2–3 hours, until set.
  • Add raspberries
  • Once set, top with fresh raspberries. Scatter them casually or arrange them like a pro—it’s your moment.