Lemon Gingersnap Posset Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Lemon Gingersnap Posset Recipe). In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' posset was the sweet spiced drink used to poison someone. Since then it has evolved into a dessert that seems too good to be true. Not only does it feature a rich, thick, luxurious texture and intense, clean citrus taste, but it's also free of eggs, starch, and gelatin. The lemon flavor is even more intense than that in lemon curd, despite using less juice. Garnish with whipped cream and pomegranate, or any seasonal fruit.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 14 mins

Additional: 4hrs10 mins

Total: 4hrs39 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 glasses

Lemon Gingersnap Posset Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup crushed gingersnaps

4 teaspoons melted butter

or more as needed

2 cups heavy cream

⅔ cup white sugar

1 ½ lemons

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Place gingersnap crumbs in a bowl and pour in melted butter. Mix until crumbs are well moistened. Transfer a few tablespoons of the crumbs into 4 small glasses; tamp down to compress into a crust. Chill crusts until firm.

Step 2

Grate lemons to get 1 heaping tablespoon of zest. Squeeze 1/4 cup juice into a bowl.

Step 3

Pour heavy cream into a large heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add sugar and set heat to medium-high. Mix and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium; adjust as needed to maintain a gentle bubble. Cook stirring occasionally for exactly 9 minutes. Watch to make sure cream does not boil over. Remove from heat and stir once more.

Step 4

Add lemon zest and juice to the cream and whisk until well combined; mixture will thicken slightly. Let rest for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Set a sieve over a glass measuring cup or any container suitable for pouring. Strain lemon-cream mixture through the sieve ending up with about 2 cups. Pour mixture carefully over the chilled crusts. Place glasses on a tray and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until set 4 hours to overnight.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Gingersnap Posset Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 651.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.6g 7%

Carbohydrates: 51.8g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 38.8g

Fat: 50.7g 78%

Saturated Fat: 30.6g 153%

Cholesterol: 173.8mg 58%

Vitamin A Iu: 1886.5IU 38%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 31.9mg 53%

Folate: 18.8mcg 5%

Calcium: 107.2mg 11%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 13.3mg 5%

Potassium: 161.1mg 5%

Sodium: 130.6mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 456.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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