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Clementine Posset with Thyme Cookie Crumble Recipe

4.4 from 73 reviews
  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Clementine Posset with Thyme Cookie Crumble is a luscious, creamy custard dessert with a bright, citrusy flavor from fresh clementines, complemented by the subtle earthiness of thyme. The dessert features a smooth, silky posset topped with a crunchy crumble made from butter cookies infused with thyme, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory elements that make it a refreshing and elegant treat.

Ingredients

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For the Clementine Posset

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • Zest of 5-6 clementines (about 1 tbsp)
  • Juice of 5 clementines (about 5 tbsp)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the Thyme Cookie Crumble

  • 6-10 butter cookies
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Posset Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sugar, clementine zest, and fresh thyme leaves. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just begins to boil, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar completely and infuse the cream with the thyme and clementine flavors.
  2. Add Citrus and Butter: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the clementine juice, lemon juice, butter, and salt until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Strain the Mixture: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove the zest and thyme leaves, resulting in a smooth, fragrant posset base.
  4. Cool and Set: Pour the strained posset mixture into serving glasses or ramekins. Allow to cool slightly before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or until fully set and chilled.
  5. Prepare the Thyme Cookie Crumble: Crush the butter cookies finely, and mix in the fresh thyme leaves. This crumble will add a crunchy, aromatic topping for the posset.
  6. Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the thyme cookie crumble generously over the set posset to add texture and a savory contrast to the creamy citrus dessert.

Notes

  • This recipe uses only a few simple ingredients to create a silky posset with intense clementine flavor.
  • The addition of fresh thyme adds a subtle herbal note that complements the citrus beautifully.
  • The butter cookies provide a sweet and savory crumble topping, enhancing both texture and flavor.
  • Chilling the posset for at least 4 hours is essential for it to fully set and develop its custard-like consistency.
  • You can adjust the amount of sugar and citrus juice to your taste preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Find it online: https://lazydayrecipes.com/clementine-posset-with-thyme-cookie-crumble-recipe/