Luscious Lemon Possets
Yield: ~6-8 servings-lemon halves
Ingredients:
2 cups- Heavy Cream
⅔ cups granulated sugar
5 Tbsp lemon juice
1Tbsp lemon zest
4-5 heads of lavendar
Instructions:
Cut lemons in half, long way and scoop out flesh and juice. Placing the empty halves on a parchment lined sheet. Zest one-to-two extra lemons. Set zest, juice and halves aside.
In a small saucepan combine heavy cream and sugar. On medium heat bring to a boil, stirring gradually to dissolve sugar and prevent burning. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 5-7mins. Do not over cook/burn the cream.
Turn off heat and toss in lavender heads. Let steep for 2-3 mins. Remove lavender heads and gently stir in lemon juice and lemon zest.
Pour the warm custard filling into your empty lemon halves, transfer to a refrigerator and let set for 3 hrs but best over night!
Fun Toppings: You can garnish your gorgeous possets with mint, fresh slice of lemon, zest or even a little burnt sugar like a Creme Brulee!
