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Raspberry Posset Recipe

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This Raspberry Posset is a luscious, creamy dessert that combines the richness of heavy cream with the bright flavors of fresh raspberries and lemon. Silky smooth and effortlessly elegant, it requires just a few simple ingredients and about 25 minutes of preparation time, making it a perfect treat to impress guests or indulge yourself.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Posset Base

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (grated from about 1 lemon)

Raspberry Mix

  • 2 cups raspberries (212g, 7.5 oz fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)

Toppings

  • 4 tablespoons whipped cream (whipped with 1 teaspoon sugar)
  • ¼ cup fresh raspberries (to serve)

Instructions

  1. Heat Cream Mixture: Combine the sugar, heavy cream, sea salt, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a gentle, bubbling simmer.
  2. Simmer Cream: Allow the cream mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from scorching. The mixture will turn a deeper yellow color as it thickens.
  3. Add and Cook Raspberries: Stir in the raspberries and bring the mixture back to a simmer. Continue simmering for another 5 minutes, stirring and gently mashing the raspberries with a spatula. The mixture should thicken slightly.
  4. Strain Mixture: Immediately pour the hot mixture through a fine sieve into a heat-safe pitcher, pressing the raspberry pulp to extract all juice while leaving seeds behind.
  5. Add Lemon Juice: Stir the freshly squeezed lemon juice into the strained posset mixture thoroughly.
  6. Chill Set: Pour the posset mixture into four tea cups or ramekins. Cover each with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set and chilled.
  7. Serve: Top each posset with whipped cream and fresh raspberries before serving for a delightful finish.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen raspberries depending on availability; the flavor remains delicious with either option.
  • Make sure to stir occasionally during simmering to avoid burning the cream mixture.
  • Do not skip the straining step to achieve a smooth, seed-free dessert texture.
  • Chill time is essential for the posset to set properly; plan accordingly for best results.
  • You can substitute lemon zest and juice with lime for a different citrus twist.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: British

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/raspberry-posset-recipe/