Make This Creamy Orange Posset Recipe With Brûlée Topping

This creamy orange posset recipe with brûlée topping is a refreshing citrus dessert for your next dinner party. Better yet, just make it for yourself because it’s that good! Joining my friends Mary Ann and CIndy for our Sunday favorites, and orange posset made the list!

We made this last summer using lemon, but orange is even better! And because oranges are larger, the dessert is the perfect size. This simple three-ingredient dessert tastes like an orange creamsicle. It’s fresh, fragrant, and delicious.

What is a posset anyway?

This history of posset dates as far back as Shakespeare’s time and was a British hot drink primarily used as a remedy for things like the common cold or upset stomach. The original recipe was; boiled milk with wine or ale was added which curdled the milk. Spices were often added to it as well. The drink eventually became extinct but in the 19th century the name was somehow revived and applied to a cold dessert of cream, sugar, and citrus fruits. Today, it’s a creamy dessert that takes minimal effort and is perfect for any dinner party.

What is the difference between a posset, panna cotta, and crème brûlée?

All three of these desserts are cream-based. However, gelatin is used to thicken panna cotta. The posset sets from the acid in the citrus, and that does the thickening (it’s a science thing I can’t explain). And, crème brûlée is a traditional custard thickened by egg yolks.

How long can I keep orange posset in the refrigerator?

As long as the orange posset is tightly wrapped (with plastic wrap) it will keep for up to three days in the refrigerator. You can even freeze orange posset. Just make sure to properly defrost it before serving or eating.

The equipment you’ll need to make this easy dessert

• A sharp knife
• A zester
• Juicer (I just put sections of the orange into the juicer to extract the juice)
• Spoon
• Small saucepan
• Small ramekins if you’re not using the hollowed-out orange halves for serving
• Kitchen torch or oven broiler if you’re doing a brûlée topping

The ingredients for making orange posset with brûlée topping

• Heavy cream
• Oranges
• Orange zest
• Orange juice
• Sugar
• Vanilla extract

Directions

1. Slice the oranges in half crosswise.
2. Juice the oranges, being careful not to rip or tear the orange peels, as you’ll use those for serving. You need about 1/3 cup of juice.
3. Remove the flesh from the inside of the orange and set aside.
4. Zest the extra orange and set aside.
5. Place a saucepan over medium heat and add the heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest. Whisk often, making sure the sugar dissolves. Reduce to medium-low heat and bring the mixture to the laziest of simmers. Cook it for about 10 minutes, making sure that it never boils.
6. When done cooking, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a half hour or more.
7. Once cooled to room temperature, pour the liquid into a large measuring cup through a fine-mesh strainer. Then, pour the liquid into a halved orange peel cup or ramekin until all have been filled. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours but preferably overnight.
8. You can serve this two different ways:
   1. Place each orange cup or ramekin on a small serving plate and decorate it with a small, edible flower
   2. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of sugar over the top of each orange cup or ramekin and using a kitchen torch or oven broiler, melt the sugar until it has caramelized and turned a dark brown. Refrigerate again immediately for about 5 to 10 minutes and then top each orange cup with a small, edible flower and serve.

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If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also like these:

• Lemon Posset
• Chocolate Budino
• Easy Chocolate Panna Cotta

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