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Orange Posset

Luscious and orange posset dessert that takes just 10 minutes to make.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
refrigerate for one hour1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: English
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 359kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 medium orange juiced (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Bring cream and sugar to a boil over a medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Adjust heat as needed to prevent cream from boiling over.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in orange and lemon juices and orange zest and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Stir mixture again, the mixture before pouring into 6-8 small ramekins.
  • Cover and chill at least 1 hour to overnight.

Notes

  • For lavender and honey version:
  • use 1/3 cup sugar and  1/4 cup honey to sugar and cream mixture with 1 1/2 teaspoons dried, chopped lavender buds and. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add citrus juices. Allow posset to cool for 10 minutes. Strain lavender buds, if desired, before pouring into serving dishes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1169IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg