Vanilla Posset
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Posset is a rich and creamy dessert made with milk, heavy cream, sugar, butter, egg yolks and vanilla extract. This elegant dish takes just 45 minutes in total, with 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking time. It suits anyone looking for an indulgent sweet treat with classic vanilla flavour.
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Ingredients
- 400 mlmilk
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 4large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoonpure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoonsalt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine milk, cream, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Tip: Be careful not to let it boil.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and vanilla extract until pale and thick.
Tip: Make sure to whisk well to avoid lumps.
- 4
Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
Tip: This is called tempering and it will prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- 5
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Tip: This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Remove from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until melted.
Tip: Be patient, it may take a minute or two for the butter to melt completely.
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