Lemon posset with sweet spiced pastry twists
Ready in 20 mins + chilling Serves 6-8
600 ml cream 2/3 cup sugar 100 ml strained lemon juice
SWEET SPICED PASTRY TWISTS (optional, to serve) 1 sheet flaky pastry 2 Tbsp sugar 2 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp ground cloves
To make the posset, place cream and sugar in a medium pot over a medium heat. Boil (it will bubble up a lot) stirring, until sugar dissolves, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Divide between 6-8 small cups, glasses, or ramekins and chill until set (about 4 hours). Serve with fresh fruit and accompany with sweet spiced pastry twists, if desired.
To make the pastry twists, line a baking tray with baking paper and preheat oven to 200C. Place pastry on a board, brush with beaten egg. Combine sugar and spices and sprinkle evenly over buttered pastry. Cut finger wide strips. Twist pastry 4-5 times to form spirals and place on prepared baking tray. Bake until golden and crisp, 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool before serving. If not using at once store in an airtight container. They will keep for 2-3 days and can be refreshed in a medium oven for 5 minutes if they start to soften.
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