Strawberry Lemonade Posset
Strawberry Lemonade Posset
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Purée
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
For the Lemon Posset
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
For Garnish
- 2 fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish
- 4 fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the strawberry purée: In a small saucepan, combine the hulled and quartered strawberries, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and break down, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Remove from heat and mash the strawberries with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth. For a smoother purée, you can pass it through a fine-mesh sieve or blend it with an immersion blender. Set aside to cool completely.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Prepare the lemon posset: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Do not boil vigorously.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer gently for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps to thicken the cream.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir well to combine. The mixture will begin to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour the lemon posset mixture evenly into 4 small serving glasses or ramekins. Allow to cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
Once slightly cooled, spoon a layer of the prepared strawberry purée over the top of each posset. You can swirl it gently with a toothpick if desired for a marbled effect.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Cover the glasses or ramekins with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the possets are fully set and chilled.
⏱️ 240 min
- 9
Before serving, garnish each Strawberry Lemonade Posset with a slice of fresh strawberry and a fresh mint leaf.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Strawberry Lemonade Posset
For the Strawberry Purée
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
For the Lemon Posset
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
For Garnish
- 2 fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish
- 4 fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the strawberry purée: In a small saucepan, combine the hulled and quartered strawberries, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and break down, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Remove from heat and mash the strawberries with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth. For a smoother purée, you can pass it through a fine-mesh sieve or blend it with an immersion blender. Set aside to cool completely.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Prepare the lemon posset: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Do not boil vigorously.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer gently for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps to thicken the cream.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir well to combine. The mixture will begin to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour the lemon posset mixture evenly into 4 small serving glasses or ramekins. Allow to cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
Once slightly cooled, spoon a layer of the prepared strawberry purée over the top of each posset. You can swirl it gently with a toothpick if desired for a marbled effect.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Cover the glasses or ramekins with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the possets are fully set and chilled.
⏱️ 240 min - 9
Before serving, garnish each Strawberry Lemonade Posset with a slice of fresh strawberry and a fresh mint leaf.
⏱️ 3 min