Lime Possets With Mint and Mango Fruit Salad

With no eggs, no gelatin, and no starch to thicken the cream, lime possets—a classic British dessert—are deceptively easy, The only thing required is some cream, sugar, limes, and a little bit of time.

Servings 4

Difficulty Medium

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar (3 1/2 ounces ; 100 g)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup fresh lime juice from about 5 limes , plus zest of 1 lime
1 large ripe mango , peeled, pitted, and diced
6 large mint leaves , minced
Whipped cream , for serving

Instructions

1

In a medium saucepan, whisk together heavy cream, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
2

Whisk in lime juice and zest. Pour cream mixture into glasses or ramekins, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until possets are set, at least 4 hours and preferably overnight.
3

In a medium bowl, toss together mango and mint. Spoon mango on top of possets, mound dollops of whipped cream on top, and serve right away.
4

Four 6-ounce glass dishes or ramekins