Easy lemon meringue possets

Method

1. To make the lemon pots, combine the cream and castor sugar in a saucepan and bring just to the boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat and allow to bubble gently for three minutes, stirring constantly to avoid it boiling over.

2. Remove from the heat and whisk in the lemon juice. Leave to cool for five minutes, then give it another stir, and pour into six x 125mm dessert glasses.

3. Cool completely, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. 

4. To make the meringue, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually add the sugar, still beating, until thick and glossy. Spoon the meringue on top of each chilled posset, creating little peaks by drawing the spoon upwards.

5. Scatter with berries and chill until required.

Tip Brown the meringue with a blowtorch or overhead grill.