Lemon Posset with Caramel Swirl

A creamy mascarpone and lemon dessert layered with raspberries and shortbread, topped with a homemade decorative golden caramel swirl.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 2185.4 kcals 2185.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 178.5 grams 178.5 grams
Fat 158.2 grams 158.2 grams
Protein 14.8 grams 14.8 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
150
g
Caster Sugar
For the caramel swirl
2
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Lemon Curd
Ready-made
Dairy
175
g
100
ml
Double Cream
Whipped
1
tbsp
Milk
Whole
Fruits
3
tbsp
GrainsCereals
2
piece
Shortbread Biscuits
Ready-made, crushed
Liquids
290
ml
Water
Warm
NutsSeeds
1
sprig
Mint
For garnish

Steps

  • Dissolve 150g sugar in 290ml warm water over low heat in a heavy-based saucepan.
  • Boil the mixture until it turns into a golden caramel.
  • Halt the cooking by dipping the pan base in cold water and let it stand until viscous.
  • Pour caramel swirls onto oiled baking paper and leave to cool.
  • Mix mascarpone, icing sugar, and lemon curd in a bowl.
  • Fold in the whipped cream and milk.
  • Layer crushed shortbread, two tablespoons of raspberries, and the posset mixture in a tall glass.
  • Top with remaining raspberries, the caramel swirl, and a mint sprig.