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Smooth and silky orange posset in hollowed oranges

Orange Posset

Creamy, tangy orange posset with fresh juice and zest, easily made with simple ingredients and set by chilling for a light no-bake dessert.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Citrus, No Bake Cheesecake, Orange, Posset
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Marcin Skrzypiec

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream 240 g
  • 1/3 cup white sugar 66 g
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 60 g; you'll need 1/2 to 1 orange
  • orange zest from 1/2 medium orange
  • Large pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Cook Heavy Cream Mixture: Pour heavy cream, sugar, and orange zest into a pot. Stir and heat over medium until gently boiling. Simmer on low 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently.
    1 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup white sugar, orange zest, Large pinch of salt
  • Add Orange Juice: Add orange juice, stir continuously for 30 seconds until mixture thickens slightly.
    1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • Strain Mixture (Optional): strain to remove zest for a smoother texture.
  • Adjust Taste: Taste and adjust sugar to your preference.
  • Cool: Pour into ramekins or jars, let cool 20–40 minutes at room temperature.
  • Set: Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours until set.
  • Serve: Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Yields four ~1/3 cup servings, 2 orange halves (and change), or about 6 lemon halves (if you want to use carved out lemons).
  • Treat nutrition information as an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.3g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 28.8g
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