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Silky Raspberry Posset with Chamomile and White Chocolate

A no-bake raspberry posset with chamomile cream and white chocolate. A California-style make-ahead dessert with bright berry flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 424

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 360 ml; you may have a little leftover after straining, save for topping
  • 5 chamomile tea bags, opened to release loose leaves cut open before steeping
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate, finely chopped 40 g; use a high-quality white chocolate for best melting
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries about 5 oz or 144 g
  • 2 1/4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, preferably Meyer lemon about 1 small lemon

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, warm the heavy cream over medium heat until steam begins to rise and it is just below a simmer. Turn off the heat, slit open the chamomile tea bags, and whisk the loose tea into the cream. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes.
  2. Pour the infused cream through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl, pressing gently on the tea leaves with a flexible spatula to extract every bit of flavor.
  3. Return the strained cream to the saucepan and set it over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to keep a steady simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. To test readiness, dip a clean metal spoon into the cream, wait a few seconds, then run your finger through the coating; a clear line that holds means it is ready.
  4. Turn off the heat and pass the hot cream through a sieve once more into a clean mixing bowl.
  5. Drop in the finely chopped white chocolate and let it sit for a minute, then whisk gently until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
  6. Add the raspberries and the freshly squeezed lemon juice, then whisk until the fruit is broken down and the cream turns a pretty blush pink. You will feel it thicken slightly.
  7. Divide the mixture among four serving glasses or ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 59mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g

Notes

Use a high-quality white chocolate that melts smoothly; avoid chips with stabilizers if possible.
Chamomile tea can be swapped with dried edible lavender for a different floral note.
Make sure the cream simmers long enough to reach the nappe stage, otherwise the posset won't set properly.
The posset can be made a day ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator.
For a California twist, use Meyer lemon juice for a sweeter, less acidic flavor.
Top with extra fresh raspberries or a little whipped cream before serving.
If you prefer a stronger raspberry flavor, lightly mash the berries before whisking them in.

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