Creamy Passion Fruit Posset: A Tropical Dessert Dream

Delight your guests with this creamy passion fruit posset, a tropical dessert that dazzles with vibrant flavors and an easy preparation.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 25

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Tropical

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

4 large Fresh Passion Fruits Look for slightly wrinkled for ripeness.
1/2 cup Sugar Can substitute with honey or agave syrup.
2 cups Heavy Cream Use full-fat cream for richness.
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used as an alternative.

For Optional Garnish

1/4 cup Fresh Mint Can substitute with basil.
1/2 cup Additional Passion Fruit Pulp Use for flavor and presentation.

Equipment

Medium Saucepan
mixing bowl
Whisk
Dessert cups

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Passion Fruit: Slice the fresh passion fruits in half and scoop out the pulp into a bowl. Set aside.
Heat Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 3-4 minutes.
Mix Eggs: In a bowl, whisk the eggs until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Temper Eggs: Slowly drizzle warm cream mixture into whisked eggs while continuously stirring for about 1 minute.
Combine Mixtures: Pour tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan, stirring continuously over low heat for 5-7 minutes.
Add Passion Fruit: Stir in passion fruit pulp and lemon juice after thickening. Mix well.
Set in Molds: Pour the mixture into cups, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dessert is best made ahead of time and served chilled. Garnish with mint and extra passion fruit pulp before serving.

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