Lemon Posset With Spun Sugar

A creamy lemon dessert topped with delicate decorative spun sugar, made by whisking egg yolks and cream over simmering water.

Vegetarian Dessert Lemon Creamy Sugar Work

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1135.2

kcal / serving

1135.2 kcal total

Carbs

91.8g

per serving

91.8 g total

Fat

83.1g

per serving

83.1 g total

Protein

10.4g

per serving

10.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Caster Sugar

For the posset

Caster Sugar

For the spun sugar

Dairy

piece

Egg Yolks

Free-range

142

Double Cream

Whipped

Fruits

piece

Lemon

Juice only

NutsSeeds

piece

Vanilla Pod

Split open

Method

Whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a bowl over simmering water until thickened.

Fold the whipped double cream into the mixture and pour into a tall glass.

Melt sugar in a pan until golden, then flick with a fork over a greased rolling pin.

Gather the sugar strands into a ball and place on top of the posset.