Keto Lemon Posset

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  • prep time

    prep time

    5 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    3 h 3 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    3 h 8 min

Keto Lemon Posset

11 ratings

Traditionally rich with sugar, this take on the classic lemon syllabub uses keto friendly xylitol to sweeten this decadent dessert.

Rich and creamy with a twist of citrus, this low carb dessert is so simple to make. Perfect for dinner guests or just when you fancy a little indulgence!

The recipe has been produced to fill 3 large ramekins, however this would work perfectly for 4 smaller desserts.

  • Net Carbs

    5.2 g

  • Fiber

    1 g

  • Total Carbs

    6.2 g

  • Protein

    4.5 g

  • Fats

    49.4 g

474 cals

Keto Lemon Posset

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Ingredients

  • Heavy Whipping Cream

    Heavy Whipping Cream

    1-½ cup, fluid

  • Xylitol Sweetener

    Xylitol Sweetener

    5 tablespoon

  • Lemon Juice Raw

    Lemon Juice Raw

    1 lemon yields

  • Lemon Peel Raw

    Lemon Peel Raw

    1 tbsp

  • Flaked Almonds by Belbake

    Flaked Almonds by Belbake

    1 ounce

Recipe Steps

steps 4

3 h 8 min

  • Step 1

    Add the cream and xylitol to a small saucepan and bring slowly to a very gentle boil. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring the xylitol into the cream as it dissolves.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Remove the pan from the heat and add the lemon juice and half the zest. Whisk to combine.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Divide the mixture between individual serving dishes and place in the fridge to set for 3 hours.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    To serve, scatter with flaked almonds and the remaining zest.
    Step 4

Comments 26

  • UnbelievableMacadamia625905

    UnbelievableMacadamia625905 2 years ago

    I love this recipe. I purposely planned my day around this dessert. Yes, the calories are high but it wasn’t a problem. It fit perfectly into my 1,750 calorie allowance per day. This will be a staple dessert in my home.

    • RemarkableKale0000

      RemarkableKale0000 3 years ago

      This is insane the amount of calories. Delicious but for SURE not worth it if you are trying to loose weight. Be mindful

      • ChildOfGrace

        ChildOfGrace 9 months ago

        Too worried about counting calories. It’s only part of the KETO diet. Do you not get that eating FAT is what gets you to burn FAT? Besides eating something satiating, as this undoubtedly is, you won’t be hungry so soon. If you are, eat some celery or kale.

      • Want2bhealthy

        Want2bhealthy 3 years ago

        For someone like myself on Keto, this is actually a huge fat bomb that really helps get my macros in when I am short. But if you are trying for a calorie deficit, you’re right, it’s a lot for a little.

    • FavorableKetone219523

      FavorableKetone219523 3 years ago

      Absolutely amazing. Thank you

      • Maiden Minnesota

        Maiden Minnesota 4 years ago

        Xylitol has a relatively high glycemic effect. While Stevia doesn't affect blood sugar, it does raise insulin, so I used allulose, which lowers both blood sugar and insulin (so does monk fruit). This was delicious and creamy, and I'm looking forward to trying it with lime, as I prefer it over lemon! I left off the nuts as I have a serious nut addiction.

        • Pande

          Pande 4 years ago

          How muchStevia did you use?

      • carriejg

        carriejg 4 years ago

        This was very easy! And satisfying. A little goes a long way. One serving I used as a dip with fresh strawberry. They were an amazing pair!!

        • Char50

          Char50 4 years ago

          Delicious

          • PhyllisB

            PhyllisB 4 years ago

            I cannot use sugar alcohols. So I’d swap monk fruit drops (4-5 drops per serving). Also dry lemon peel should work just as well

            • RevRebe

              RevRebe 4 years ago

              I love this recipe - so satisfying! I wonder if there is a way to make it with almond or coconut milk for my lactose intolerant daughter? She loves lemony things

              • Red

                Red 3 years ago

                Im sure if it did not set up well on it's own you could add some unflavored gelatin to give it an equivalent texture

              • Maiden Minnesota

                Maiden Minnesota 4 years ago

                @PhyllisB Hard to say. Does coconut cream curdle? It's not the consistency of the fat that matters. What makes this work is the ability of the acid from the lemon juice to curdle the fat of the cream, but you'd have to try it. Otherwise, you'll end up with a lemon-coconut drink, which could be good, too.

              • eavamore

                eavamore 4 years ago

                Lactose is the sugar in milk products. Heavy whipping cream is almost entirely fat and has almost no lactose to speak of.

              • PhyllisB

                PhyllisB 4 years ago

                I wonder if coconut cream would work as a swap. It has a heavy consistency like heavy whipping cream

            • Nanny Rose

              Nanny Rose 5 years ago

              Lovely zesty lemon smooth and creamy I used stevia to sweeten lush .

              • Sebo57

                Sebo57 6 years ago

                Can we use monk fruit sweetness?

                • Peggy

                  Peggy 4 years ago

                  I used monk fruit and found this delicious! Definitely a keeper.

                • recipewriter

                  recipewriter 6 years ago

                  Hi, I'm sure you could use this, however I have not tried this so you will need to adjust the level of sweetness accordingly.

              • Anonymous

                Anonymous 6 years ago

                Can I use truvia instead?

                • recipewriter

                  recipewriter 6 years ago

                  Hi, I can't say for sure as I have not used this for sure, but i would imagine it should be okay.

              • carlasandle1133

                carlasandle1133 6 years ago

                I loved this!

                • recipewriter

                  recipewriter 6 years ago

                  Great! Thanks so much for your feedback - i'm glad you enjoyed the recipe :)

              • lowcarbdieterfe20

                lowcarbdieterfe20 6 years ago

                Hi can you tell me the ramekin size... 6oz or 8oz to which the carbs relate.

                • Maiden Minnesota

                  Maiden Minnesota 4 years ago

                  The recipe makes four 1/2 cup servings.

                • recipewriter

                  recipewriter 6 years ago

                  Hi! The ramekin size is 6oz.