
Honey Posset
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Making honey posset has become one of my favorite ways to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. This traditional English dessert comes together in just an hour total, and honestly, most of that is hands off cooking time. What I love most is how the honey brings natural sweetness while providing wonderful antimicrobial properties, plus the warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg make it feel fancy and comforting all at once. The best part? You probably have everything in your pantry already, so it's budget friendly and wonderfully simple to pull together for an elegant finish to any meal.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 100 ghoney
- 300 mlmilk
- 150 mlcream
- 20 gbutter
- 2 nulleggs
- 1 mlvanilla(pure vanilla extract)
- 50 gbiscuit crumbs
- 1 gsalt
- 1 gcinnamon
- 1 gnutmeg
- 1 gcayenne(pepper)
- 20 gflour
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350¿tF).
Tip: Use a thermometer for accurate temperature reading.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Tip: Use a heat-resistant saucepan and avoid burning the butter.
- 3
Add the flour and whisk until combined, then cook for 1-2 minutes.
Tip: Use a whisk or spatula to avoid lumps.
- 4
Gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously until smooth.
Tip: Be patient and whisk thoroughly to avoid lumps.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
Tip: Avoid boiling, as this can curdle the mixture.
- 6
Remove from heat and stir in the honey until dissolved.
Tip: Use a gentle heat to avoid crystallization.
- 7
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne.
Tip: Use room temperature eggs for easier whisking.
- 8
Gradually pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
Tip: Be patient and whisk thoroughly to avoid curdling.
- 9
Pour the mixture into individual serving cups or a large serving dish.
Tip: Use a heat-resistant material to avoid cracking or burning.
- 10
Top with biscuit crumbs and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Use a thermometer for accurate internal temperature reading.
- 11
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Tip: Use a heat-resistant spatula to avoid burning or cracking.
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