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Pomegranate and Vanilla Bean Posset

Hosting has never been simpler with my glamorous make ahead Vanilla Bean and Pomegranate Possets. A creamy vanilla bean posset layer is set to chill in the fridge with a juicy, jewel-colored pomegranate gelée until it's time for dessert! So easy to make and yet a true stunner when it arrives on the table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Pomegranate Gelee
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice unsweetened
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp powdered gelatin
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cold water
  • pomegranate arils for garnish

Method
 

  1. Begin by making the vanilla bean posset layer. Stir the cream, sugar, and vanilla bean in a medium pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar. Once boiling, turn the heat down so that the cream is at a rolling simmer for 3 minutes.
  2. Remove the pan from the heat and add in the lemon juice. Whisk and let the mixture sit in the pan, undisturbed, for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Pour into 6 small glasses or ramekins and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
  3. After the posset is completely cooled and set, make the pomegranate gelée. In a small bowl, add the tablespoon of cold water. Then sprinkle the gelatin on top and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  4. In a small saucepan, warm the pomegranate juice and sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar, but do not bring to a boil. Once the juice is warm, turn off the heat.
  5. Add the bloomed gelatin into the warm pomegranate juice and whisk vigorously. Let sit until it cools to room temperature, 10-15 minutes.
  6. Spoon a small layer of the pomegranate juice over each posset. Return to the fridge for another hour to set completely. Garnish with pomegranate arils and serve cold. Enjoy!