Lime Posset
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Lime Posset
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This adaptation of the traditional English dessert, this lime posset is served with a layer of crushed graham cracker crumbs for a "lime pie" twist.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces heavy or double cream
- 3/4 cup sugar (5.25 ounces)
- 5 Tablespoons Fresh lime juice and zest about 2-3
- 6 Tablespoons Graham cracker crumbs
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Instructions
- In a medium sized, heavy bottomed pan, bring cream and sugar to boil over a medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat to medium, and boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly, adjusting heat as needed to prevent mixture from boiling over. Remove from heat.
- While posset is cooling, fill each serving glass with 1 Tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
- Stir in lime juice and half the lime zest, and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Pour posset into serving glasses or ramekins and cover with plastic wrap.
- Chill for one hour or more. Posset can be made a day before.
- To garnish lime posset use remaining zest, more graham cracker crumbs, small lime wedges or fresh berries.
Notes
- key limes can be used when they are in season.
- This recipe can easily be doubled.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1servings
Calories
396kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
87mg
(4%)
Potassium
90mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
1111IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1servings | |
| Calories | 396kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 1111IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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