Grapefruit Posset
This Grapefruit Posset is one of those desserts that feels quietly impressive without asking much of you at all. It’s creamy, citrusy, and just fancy enough for a dinner party, but easy enough to make on a random weeknight when you want something a little special!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Sprig of fresh thyme
- Grapefruit zest
- 1/3 cup grapefruit juice freshly squeezed
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
Strawberry topping
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan add heavy cream, sugar, grapefruit zest and thyme. Bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat while stirring continuously.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the grapefruit and lemon juice. Discard the thyme.
- Strain mixture into serving dishes. Refrigerate 4-6 hours.
- When ready to serve prepare the topping.
- In a bowl combine all ingredients for the strawberry topping. Let it macerate for 10 minutes.
- Top the pudding with one spoon or more of strawberry mixture.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Don’t rush the boil! Bring the cream mixture to a gentle boil while stirring continuously. A rolling boil can scorch the cream or affect the final texture.
- Use fresh citrus juice. Bottled juice won’t give you the same brightness or acidity. Fresh juice ensures proper thickening and the cleanest flavor.
- Strain for the smoothest texture! Straining removes zest and thyme, resulting in a silky-smooth posset. This extra step makes a noticeable difference in presentation.
- Give it enough time to chill. Possets need at least 4 hours to fully set. Overnight chilling works beautifully and makes serving stress-free.
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