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Lime Posset

This adaptation of the traditional English dessert, this lime posset is served with a layer of crushed graham cracker crumbs for a "lime pie" twist.
Course: Afternoon Tea,, Dessert
Cuisine: English
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 396kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces  heavy or double cream
  • 3/4 cup  sugar  (5.25 ounces)
  • 5 Tablespoons Fresh lime juice and zest about 2-3
  • 6 Tablespoons graham cracker crumbs

Instructions

  • In a medium sized, heavy bottomed pan, bring cream and sugar to boil over a medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly, adjusting heat as needed to prevent mixture from boiling over. Remove from heat.
  • While posset is cooling, fill each serving glass with 1 Tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
  • Stir in lime juice and half the lime zest, and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Pour posset into serving glasses or ramekins and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Chill for one hour or more. Posset can be made a day before.
  • To garnish lime posset use remaining zest, more graham cracker crumbs, small lime wedges or fresh berries.

Notes

  • key limes can be used when they are in season.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 1111IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg