Lemon posset recipe

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   Heat the cream and sugar to scalding point, not boiling, in a small saucepan.

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   While still on the heat, whisk in the lemon zest and juice and bring to the boil for 30 seconds, whisking all the time.

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   Remove the pan from the heat and put to one side for the posset mixture to cool.

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   When cool, pour into 4 small (150ml) glasses, then refrigerate until set.

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   This should take around 30 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 190C/gas 5.

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   To make the shortbread, whizz the flour, butter and caster sugar together in a food processor, until the mixture comes together.

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   Alternatively you can do this with your hands by rubbing the mixture together between your fingertips and then lightly pressing it together to form a ball - don't overwork the dough at this stage.

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   Turn out on to a sheet of non-stick greaseproof paper and roll out to 1/2cm thick using a floured rolling pin.

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    Using a 5cm round pastry cutter, cut out rounds of dough and carefully transfer to a baking sheet lined with more greaseproof paper.

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    Sprinkle with some extra caster sugar and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden.

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    Once out of the oven allow the shortbread rounds to rest for 10 minutes.

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    Serve the posset chilled, accompanied by the warm shortbread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.