Lemon Posset with Gran's Shortbread

Creamy lemon posset topped with fresh fruit, served alongside homemade buttery shortbread biscuits filled with a sweet strawberry glaze.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1487.5 kcals 5950 kcals
Carbohydrates 128.2 grams 512.8 grams
Fat 105.6 grams 422.3 grams
Protein 10.6 grams 42.5 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
600
ml
250
g
Butter
Cold, cut into cubes
Fruits
2
piece
Lemon
Zest and juice
8
piece
2
piece
Figs
Ripe, cut into wedges
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
1
handful
Mint
Tiny sprigs for garnish

Steps

  • Boil the cream and caster sugar in a saucepan.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the lemon zest and juice to incorporate air.
  • Pour mixture into ramekins and chill in the fridge for 1 hour until set.
  • Decorate the set possets with strawberries, figs, and mint.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Mix flour, icing sugar, almonds, and cornflour in a bowl.
  • Rub the butter into the dry ingredients and bring together into a dough.
  • Divide dough into 24 balls and press into a silicone mould or roll to 1cm thick.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until pale golden-brown.
  • Boil the jam with 50ml of water and simmer for 3 minutes into a syrup.
  • Make a small dent in the centre of each warm shortbread with your finger.
  • Spoon the strawberry syrup into the dents and cool on a wire rack.