We've got a secret...
See this lemon dessert? Looks pretty fancy, would you agree? Refined, elegant, a wee bit posh you might say....
You are right - it does look quite 'fine-dining'. But the secret is, this Lemon Posset dessert is dead easy to make! Easy and impressive - are you in?
What's a 'Posset'?
But before we dive into the recipe, are you curious as to what 'posset' means? It's quite an old-fashioned term to describe a popular British hot drink. Back in the day, a posset was usually made with milk curdled with wine or ale, often spiced, and was often taken as a remedy. Over time, the ingredients evolved to much yummier cream, sugar and citrus.
What about Panna Cotta?
Right again - a posset does look a lot like a panna cotta. The difference between the two is that panna cotta uses gelatin, and posset relies on the acid in citrus to help it set.
Posh Lemon Possset
To make 4 serves, you need:
Zest of 2 lemons
50g sugar
550ml thickened cream
125ml lemon juice (juice your lemons or use this lemon juice
To make:
- Combine cream, sugar, and lemon zest in saucepan. (Note - If you want your posset sweeter, feel free to add more sugar)
- Bring to a boil and continue simmering for 2 minutes
- Cool for at least 10 mins
- Strain lemon juice and when the cream mixture is cool, stir through
- Pour into individual serving glasses, chill for 4-5 hours, although it's best left overnight
- Top with seasonal fruitor berries
Posset Remedy
Feel like you need to administer a little remedy at the moment?
I bet you've got sugar in your pantry, so why not add a few local lemons and farm fresh cream to your next order? This posh and deceptively easy dessert is bound to get you feeling good. We can even deliver to your front door.
