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Mrs. Larkin's Lemon Posset, Revisited

Mrs. Larkin's Lemon Posset, Revisited

Photo by Lizthechef

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    Lizthechef's Notes: I have made Liz Larkin's incredible dessert at least a dozen times since it claimed winner status in the first food52 cookbook. People swoon over it and beg for the simple recipe, which I...

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Serves 4

2 cups heavy cream Ask a question about this ingredient

2/3 cups organic cane sugar or white sugar Ask a question about this ingredient

1 six-inch sprig fresh rosemary Ask a question about this ingredient

5 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice or any fresh organic lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Using a small saucepan, heat the cream and sugar until it boils, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add the rosemary. Be careful to avoid the cream boiling over.

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  2. Remove saucepan from heat. Add the lemon juice and stir. Allow mixture to cool for 15 minutes.

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  3. Remove and discard rosemary.

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  4. Pour into 4 ramekins. Chill until set, about 4 hours.

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12 Comments on Mrs. Larkin's Lemon Posset, Revisited

Ozoz_profile Reply

Now truly pushed to make this!!!! My daughter loves lemon so will have to give it a go. Thanks for sharing the update/flavour twists

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

You are so welcome and mrslarkin's recipe is a snap to pull together. Just allow several hours for it to set in the fridge.

Ab_sum Reply

What a lovely and elegant homage to mrslarkin's lemon posset!

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

It is such a favorite at our house. I have yet to serve it to anyone who doesn't rave about it...

Lorigoldsby Reply

Good to have friends not only appreciate the food but also add to the repertoire! Thanks for sharing.

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Sure thing. I've lost track of how many recipes I've posted on the site.

Mrs Reply

I love this idea!! And love using herbs in dessert-y things too. Well done, Liz! And thank Jan, too!

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Yes, the credit belongs to you and Jan!

Hib_kitchen Reply

Great idea. This recipe has always appealed to me. So glad to hear that Jan is up and around.

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

I never get tired of this recipe from mrslarkin.

L1010593 Reply

Wow Lizthechef, that's a lovely photo. I think you've gone *pro*!

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Thanks but it is just my point-and-shoot camera, all I do is aim!

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