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.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces heavy or double cream
- 1/2 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