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Vanilla orange posset with slices of strawberry and sprinkled with feuilletine.

Vanilla orange posset

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AuthorMilena M
This vanilla orange posset might be one of the easiest and quickest desserts you can make. Made with only four ingredients. It's creamy and light, with a balance of sweetness. The citrus notes and the vanilla create the most perfect flavor, subtle and elegant.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Servings4 portions

Ingredients
  

  • 400 ml heavy cream, 2 cups
  • 50 grams granulated sugar, 1/4 cup
  • 1 vanilla pod seeds, or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 90 ml orange juice

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, add the heavy cream and sugar. Cook on medium to low heat until it starts to simmer.
    400 ml heavy cream, 50 grams granulated sugar
  2. Add the orange zest. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
    2 tablespoons orange zest
  3. Whisk in the vanilla seeds and cook for 5 more minutes.
    1 vanilla pod seeds
  4. Remove from the heat and pour in the orange juice.
    90 ml orange juice
  5. Pour the liquid through a sieve to collect the orange zest. If you'd like, you can leave it in, but the texture won’t be as smooth.
  6. Pour the cream into individual portions (you can use cups, glasses, or small bowls).
  7. Cover them with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
  8. Enjoy it straight from the fridge. You can also add toppings of your choice.

Notes

  • Make sure it's set. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This will ensure a well-set posset. Also, the larger the dish of each portion, the longer it will take to set.
  • Use real vanilla. Since vanilla is one of the main ingredients, I highly recommend using good-quality vanilla. The beauty in this dessert is the little vanilla seeds you can see throughout, so make sure to use the seeds from an actual vanilla bean or a vanilla paste. You could use vanilla extract, and it will still be delicious, but we are going here for not only flavor but visual appearance, too.
  • Keep the vanilla orange posset covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Don't freeze the posset because it will change its texture once defrosted and become a liquid consistency. You could freeze it if you are planning to eat it as ice cream.