Lime Posset

This adaptation of the traditional English dessert, this lime posset is served with a layer of crushed graham cracker crumbs for a "lime pie" twist.

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT10M

Rating

4.98 stars (43 reviews)

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In a medium sized, heavy bottomed pan, bring cream and sugar to boil over a medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Reduce heat to medium, and boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly, adjusting heat as needed to prevent mixture from boiling over. Remove from heat.
While posset is cooling, fill each serving glass with 1 Tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
Stir in lime juice and half the lime zest, and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Pour posset into serving glasses or ramekins and cover with plastic wrap.
Chill for one hour or more. Posset can be made a day before.
To garnish lime posset use remaining zest, more graham cracker crumbs, small lime wedges or fresh berries.

steve on 2025-07-30 (5 stars):
i loved the ease of this recipe, the only thing I would change is the level of sugar. I found it too sweet. Even with fresh key lime juice. I remade it with 1/2 cup sugar and was a perfect balance for ME. Great recipe if you like things sweeter keep it the way it is! Delicious thanks for posting!
Grace J. on 2025-04-22 (4 stars):
Delish! Like eating mini key lime pies. I made 12 in shot glasses to go on the Easter dessert buffet. They were a hit and so easy.
Lily ponto on 2024-02-25 (5 stars):
I am visiting relatives who have lemons and limes in their yard. I tried the lemon posset first and the next day lime. Delicious and so easy to make! My husband remarked that he would like a little crust so that is something I will do next, adding the graham cracker crumbs. It is so good I could just eat it out of the pot. Can’t say enough about this dessert, except I know that it isn’t something you should eat all the time, but you want to!