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Sweet nectarine possets with nectarine fresh whipped cream
With just a handful of ingredients and a little preparation, you can transform seasonal nectarines into a show-stopping dessert.
Nectarine Possets are a clever twist on the traditional posset, a classic British dessert known for its smooth, custard-like texture created by the simple reaction between cream and acid – usually lemon juice. But Juicy Delicious has given this old favourite a fresh update by presenting it in the very fruit that inspired it. Each posset is delicately set in a hollowed-out nectarine half, creating a striking visual contrast between the pale, creamy filling and the vibrant orange-pink of the fruit’s skin.
Ingredients
- 5 large nectarines – cut in half cream
- lemon
- 180 ml fresh whipping cream
- 75 grams castor sugar
- 1 whole lemon – to squeeze onto the cut peaches
- 4 Tbsp / 60mls freshly squeezed lemon juice for the mixture
- 3 Tbsp nectarine puree, see instructions below
- 10ml cinnamon sugar
Method
- Slice your nectarines in half longways and carefully removing the pits.
- Then using a teaspoon carve out the inside of the nectarine, don’t go too close to the skin as you don’t want to break the outer layer.
- Once you have done this to all the nectarines, squeeze a whole lemon over the cut surfaces, to stop them from going brown.
- Place all the nectarine flesh into a blender or Nutribullet and blend until smooth.
- Beat the cream until soft peaks form.
- Add the castor sugar and beat in.
- Add the nectarine puree and mix through.
- Add the lemon juice.
- Spoon the cream mixture into the prepared nectarine halves. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar just before serving.
TIP: You can replace the cream with plain cream cheese or mascarpone for an even more indulgent version.
