The Posset post for Lydia
- By Tracy Ames
- Published September 29, 2011
Tracy Ames
Mrs. Ames is an international bestselling author of interracial erotic fiction and a former columnist for several newsletters and magazines.
A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Tracy currently split time between Greenwich CT & New York City with her husband, children and a host of pets.
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Those following me on Facebook have seen me banging on about posset for the past few weeks. My Grandma asked me to make this creamy, lemony dream after seeing it on Supersizers.
Problem: neither of us has made posset since leaving England and we're used to making it the old fashion way. I tried talking her out of it but she wouldn’t be moved by tears or money.
What is posset?
Posset (or sack posset) is a drink of warm sweet cream, and eggs curdled with sack (sherry) or ale, spiced with cinnamon that dates back to the Middle Ages and was often given to newlyweds on their wedding nights.
Queen Victoria swore by it and judging by her flock of children, posset worked fantastically!
Image Source: The Kitchn (Yes, that's the correct spelling)
Nowadays posset commonly curdled with lemon or sweet wine, which results in its texture being that of a really creamy crème brûlée rather than runny custard. Also, new age posset contains three ingredients: heavy cream, sugar, and lemon. And it’s normally served in ramekins, martini glasses, and espresso cups.
Unlike crème brûlée, posset is lighter, tangier, and there are no fancy flame throwers involved. It goes from stovetop to frig…that’s it! Your family will think you know what you’re doing.
Image Source: Verses from my Kitchen
This recipe from Verses from my Kitchen is awesome. You can use vanilla extract if you can't find vanilla beans.
**Note**
Place your ramekins in a shallow Tupperware container and pour in your posset. Let it sit for at least four hours.
Problem: neither of us has made posset since leaving England and we're used to making it the old fashion way. I tried talking her out of it but she wouldn’t be moved by tears or money.
What is posset?
Posset (or sack posset) is a drink of warm sweet cream, and eggs curdled with sack (sherry) or ale, spiced with cinnamon that dates back to the Middle Ages and was often given to newlyweds on their wedding nights.
Queen Victoria swore by it and judging by her flock of children, posset worked fantastically!
Image Source: The Kitchn (Yes, that's the correct spelling)
Nowadays posset commonly curdled with lemon or sweet wine, which results in its texture being that of a really creamy crème brûlée rather than runny custard. Also, new age posset contains three ingredients: heavy cream, sugar, and lemon. And it’s normally served in ramekins, martini glasses, and espresso cups.
Unlike crème brûlée, posset is lighter, tangier, and there are no fancy flame throwers involved. It goes from stovetop to frig…that’s it! Your family will think you know what you’re doing.
Image Source: Verses from my Kitchen
This recipe from Verses from my Kitchen is awesome. You can use vanilla extract if you can't find vanilla beans.
**Note**
Place your ramekins in a shallow Tupperware container and pour in your posset. Let it sit for at least four hours.
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5 Responses to "The Posset post for Lydia"
said this on 30 Sep 2011 9:28:38 AM CDT
Four hours!! There's no instant gratification?! Can I at least lick the bowl?
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said this on 30 Sep 2011 12:17:15 PM CDT
You can lick the bowl. In fact, Mar doesn't wait for it to set; she pours cooled posset over berries and cake. She's the odd sister. :) Love you Mar!
It's ready to eat, sip, whatever once the lemon is addd. |
said this on 02 Oct 2011 10:23:25 PM CDT
You're the devil! I made posset three times in two days. I got people at church thinking I can cook. I know to come here for easy recipes that's all.
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said this on 08 Oct 2011 10:44:16 AM CDT
Thank for giving Lydia this recipe. Maybe she will eventually stop trying to make her way over to my place (and my mom's) for food.
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said this on 12 Oct 2011 4:37:07 AM CDT
Stephanie, you know Lydia won't take a stab at it. Please send her some of your peach cobbler - she's been waiting for two years. LOL!
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