Lemon Posset with Marinated Berries

Mon, 1 July 2019

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 600ml cream
• 150g caster sugar
• 1 vanilla pod
• Juice & zest of 1 lemon
• 1 large passion fruit

For the berries

• 2 tbs of crème de cassis
• 1 tsp of blackberry balsamic vinegar or ordinary balsamic.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 250g mixed strawberries and raspberries
• 4-6 mint sprigs

Method:

1. Put the cream, sugar, vanilla pod lemon zest and juice in a pan.
2. Cut the passion fruit in half, scoop up the seeds and pulp, and then pass them through a sieve.
3. Add the passion fruit juice to the pan and bring to the boil of 1-2 mins.
4. Leave the mix to cool slightly. Taste and add extra sugar if too bitter.
5. Sieve the mix and pour into 4-6 glasses. Chill for 1-2 hours or overnight.
6. In a bowl, cover the mixed berries with the crème de cassis, blackberry balsamic vinegar and vanilla extra.
7. Cover the bowl with cling film and shake. Leave for 1-2 hours or overnight.
8. Spoon the marinated berries into the posset-filled glasses and top with a mint spring.