What is a Posset
Posset was a British hot drink made of milk curdled with wine, often spiced, which was often used as a remedy. In the 16th century, the drink evolved into a cream, sugar and citrus-based confection, which is still consumed today as a cold set dessert similar to the Syllabub. You want to know more about Lime Posset keep reading.
If you are the kind of person that likes light and fresh dessert. Posset is your answer. The lime Posset in fresh, tart, creamy and eat it with fresh fruits and you get your perfect kind of dessert.
What is a Syllabub
The Syllabub is a thick drink made of milk or cream, curdled by the addition of wine, or other acids, and often sweetened and flavored. The dessert is typically made of whipped cream, wine or sherry, sugar and lemon juice. The Posset looks a lot like the Syllabub.
How to make Lime Posset
In a medium saucepan, combine cream, sugar and the lime zest. Bring it to a boil over medium heat. Continue boiling, stirring often until sugar is totally dissolved. Continue to boil until mixture is reduced to 2 cups, about 8-12 minutes.
Remove mixture from heat and stir in the lime juice. Let it cool for 5 minutes. After, strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard the lime zest. Divide the mixture into 6 individual glasses, jars or ramekins.
Refrigerate uncovered for 3 to 6 hours until set. Once the mixture has chilled for 3 to 6 hours each portion can be covered with plastic lids. You can keep the Lime Posset in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve the Lime Posset with fresh berries.
Lime Posset with Fresh Fruits
Ingredients
- 2 cups 35 % cream
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 6 tbsp lime juice (fresh)
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cream, sugar and the lime zest. Bring it to a boil over medium heat. Continue boiling, stirring often until sugar is totally dissolved. Continue to boil until mixture is reduced to 2 cups, about 8-12 minutes.
- Remove mixture from heat and stir in the lime juice. Let it cool for 5 minutes. After, strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard the lime zest. Divide the mixture into 6 individual glasses, jars or ramekins.
- Refrigerate uncovered for 3 to 6 hours until set. Once the mixture has chilled for 3 to 6 hours each portion can be covered with plastic lids. You can keep the Lime Posset in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve the Lime Posset with fresh berries.
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