Citrus Posset Recipe

Oranges and lemons are a citrussy match made in heaven. Urvashi Roe serves these possets in shot glasses for a dainty touch, perfect for afternoon teas. Serve with Earl Grey tea - the perfect partner to all things citrus. For more fantastical Mad Hatter's tea party recipes, visit our page celebrating the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

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600ml of double cream
120g of caster sugar
1 orange, large, zested and juiced
2 unwaxed lemons, zested and juiced
edible flowers, for decoration (optional)
edible glitter, (optional)

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Place half of the cream and half of the sugar into a pan and set on the stove over a gentle heat. Allow it to bubble gently while stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved - this will take about 5 minutes

Take the pan off the heat and add the zest and juice of the orange. Whisk it together to combine well and leave aside to cool

Repeat the process with the remaining cream and sugar, this time using the lemon zest and juice instead of orange

Divide the mixture between your glasses, cover each with cling film and leave to chill in the fridge for a few hours or overnight

First published in 2015

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