If you have been following me on Facebook or Instagram, you know that I made lemon posset recently for the first time. Posset is a classic British dessert made with no more than cream, sugar and lemons. I used a fantastic recipe that I found here on Tracey O’Brien’s lovely blog. The recipe below adds a little twist to it.
Rosewater Lemon Posset (adapted from here)
(serves 4-6)
- 180 g (about 2/3 cup) maple syrup
- 650 ml heavy cream*
- zest of 3 lemons
- 1 tbsp rosewater
- 75 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately the juice of 2 lemons)
- 75 ml freshly squeezed blood orange (approximately the juice of 1 blood orange)
- dried or fresh organic rose petals (optional for garnishing)
- In a large saucepan, combine maple syrup, cream and zest. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat. Mix in rosewater, lemon juice and juice of blood orange.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve and divide into serving glasses (or bowls, cups, ramekins).
- Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Cover with clean tea towel and allow to cool in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with dried or fresh rose petals!
*I use 35% cream as that is the closest thing that I can find here to heavy cream. It works out but I imagine my posset is not as firm as it would be using heavy cream…. still delicious though!
conifères & feuillus 
Looks beautiful! I imagine this could also be really nice with some orange blossom water in lieu of rose water for another interesting flavor .
Thank you and yes, that’s sounds like a wonderful combination as well. Let me know if you try it!
I am going to make this but the “slim” way for my blog 😉 I dont have rose water… do you think it will change dramatically?? xx
Oh, I’d love to see the slim version of this! Yes, there is not much rosewater in here but rosewater is like that… a little makes all the difference. Try to see if you can find it online.
They look wonderful! And you take some amazing photos! Monica x
Wow! So nice! Healthy and decadent. 😍
Flowers in food is always so lovely!
These look exquisite! And so romantic!
This looks amazing- I absolutley love the rose petals 🙂
Such a beautiful and perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day!
I liked the original recipe and love your version with blood orange and rose water. Beautiful and delicious! 🙂
Oh we are in love with the original recipe… and it’s the one I actually prefer…. this one is good for a little change!
It looks so pretty and delicate! lovely 🙂
It looks so elegant. I’m sure it tastes great too! 🙂
Beautiful….. Treat to eyes and tastebuds
This looks perfect for Valentines Day Annika, it’s so pretty. The recipe sounds a bit like making a custard, but without the eggs – very interesting that no thickener is used. I must try!
Thank you. You can see the original recipe for lemon posset by Tracey as she gives a good explanation.
Beautiful Annika. And what an incredible colour! I will absolutely have to try this version. Looks too gorgeous not to.
Thank you Tracey!