Orange Posset

Directions

  1. 1Mix sugar and orange zest in a bowl, using hands to rub together until fragrant and tinted orange.
  2. 2Whisk in heavy cream and vanilla until smooth.
  3. 3Pour the mixture into a saucepan over low heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. 4Remove from heat and immediately stir in the orange juice.
  5. 5Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the zest.
  6. 6Cut oranges in half, scoop out the insides, and pour the cream mixture into each hollowed-out orange half.
  7. 7Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
  8. 8Garnish with a mint sprig before serving, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.33 cup cane sugar
  • 0.25 cup orange juice
  • 1 orange
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 Orange Peel halves

Equipment

bowlzesterwhisksaucepanspatulacitrus juicerfine mesh sieve

Tips

  • Serve in little jars or in an orange peel
  • Try different citrus like grapefruit, lemon, blood orange, etc.