Cooking for One

Grapefruit Posset for One

Learn how to make grapefruit posset for one from cream, sugar, and fresh juice. It simmers, chills in a ramekin, and sets with no eggs or gelatin.

Grapefruit Posset for One

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A creamy, tangy grapefruit pudding set in one ramekin with only a few ingredients. Chill it for a few hours and eat it with a spoon.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories948

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2½ Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp grapefruit juice
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp grapefruit zest (optional)

Equipment

  • saucepan

Directions
 

  1. Combine the cream and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Simmer gently, with a steady low bubble, for 8 to 12 minutes.
  3. Take the pan off the heat. Stir in the grapefruit juice, vanilla, and zest, if using. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour into a 10-oz ramekin, cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, until set.

Nutrition

Serving: 312g | Calories: 948kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7.1g | Fat: 86g | Saturated Fat: 55g | Trans Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 269mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 3995IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); grapefruit juice counted as pink grapefruit. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.