LEMON BERRY POSSETS
These delightful treats are a burst of sunshine! Creamy lemon custard sets over a layer of sweet, vibrant berries. Perfect for showcasing summer berries, try your favorite combination! Incredibly easy to make, they're the perfect light and refreshing dessert. Top with a dusting of icing sugar for a classic finish, or caramelize the top for a touch of drama!
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries – can be frozen; no need to thaw
- 600 ml cream
- ¾ cup caster sugar
- Optional: 1 vanilla bean with seeds scraped out and included
- Grated rind and juice of 2 lemons
- Icing sugar (about a teaspoon per ramekin)
Instructions
- Divide the berries between 6 small ramekins (enough berries to cover the bottom of each dish).
- Place the cream, vanilla bean and seeds (if using), and caster sugar in a saucepan and bring to a steady simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes – an important step for the custard to set.
- Remove from heat, remove the vanilla bean (if using), and whisk in the grated rind and lemon juice. Cool for a few minutes, then pour over the berries and cool. You’ll notice some of the berries bob up to the top – this is perfectly normal and looks great. Chill overnight, or at least 8 hours, until set firm.
- You can serve the custards as they are, or dusted with a little icing sugar. Or, as per the original recipe, you can add about a teaspoon of icing sugar over top of each custard and place under a hot grill (or use a chef’s torch) to scorch the icing sugar and caramelize the tops. The underneath berries and lemon custard will be cold and firm and the top hot and melted. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 96mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 1479IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 0.1mg
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