When Life Gives You Limes

When I was given a few freshly picked limes from a friend’s tree, I was amazed at just how delicious fresh picked limes tasted compared to store bought ones. My mind starting racing with ways to enjoy these aromatic treats. Gin and tonics with lime were first on the list! Then I decided to do a lime twist on an old school classic dessert – posset.

Posset was originally a medieval drink made with hot milk curdled with ale or wine. Yum! There were even special pots made for drinking possets. Eventually posset became less popular with the drinking public, so it was reinvented as a cold cream dessert which is set with citrus juice. I have to say I fell in love with this tart and creamy dessert. I’m looking forward to trying it set with other citrus juices.

It is very rich so you only need to serve it in small portions. For an extra indulgence you can serve it topped with fruit preserves. I tried it with a dollop of blueberry jam which cut through the richness and added extra sweetness, but I think I prefer it without any toppings. Give it a go and see if you like it with or without jam 🙂

Lime Posset

Ingredients
200ml cream
1 tablespoon caster sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 + 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
jams or preserves (optional)

Instructions
Gently heat the cream, sugar and maple syrup in a saucepan until almost boiling.
Stirring constantly, boil rapidly for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice.
Place into heatproof glasses or bowls.
Refrigerate overnight or until set.
Serve with a dollop of jam or preserves if desired.