Delicious Passion Fruit Posset Recipe

This passion fruit posset is one of those desserts I make when I want something that feels elegant but takes almost no effort. It’s silky, rich, and unbelievably smooth, with that bright, tangy passion fruit cutting through the cream in the best possible way. It looks fancy in a glass, but it’s honestly one of the simplest desserts you can make.

If you love desserts with a fruity edge, you’ll probably also love this Moist Cinnamon Apple Bread Recipe — a delicious apple-flavored bread for any occasion. Here is the passion fruit posset as promised.

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• Video Instructions
• Learn How To Make Passion Fruit Posset
• Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• Instructions
• Pro Cooking Tips
• FAQs
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Video Instructions

Learn How To Make Passion Fruit Posset

If you like creamy desserts but don’t want something overly sweet, passion fruit posset is a good one to try.

The passion fruit has enough tartness to cut through the rich cream, which is my favorite part. It’s also surprisingly simple considering how good it tastes once it’s chilled.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Elegant with minimal effort: It looks impressive but only uses a handful of ingredients.
• No baking required: 3 simple steps! I just heat, stir, chill, and I am done.
• Perfect make-ahead dessert: I love making this the day before and letting it set overnight.
• Rich yet refreshing: The passion fruit keeps it from feeling too heavy.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Passion fruit juice: Fresh pulp is my favorite for the brightest flavor, but frozen pulp works beautifully too. You can extract the pulp by using the back of a spoon and pressing the mixture through a fine mesh sieve. You can also use a regular food processor blade or a blender.
• Heavy cream: It must be full-fat for the posset to set properly — this isn’t the time for light cream.
• Sugar: Plain white sugar keeps the flavor clean and lets the passion fruit shine.
• Lemon juice: I never skip this. The acidity helps the posset set and sharpens the flavor. Lime juices don't work as well here but will work if it is all you have.

Instructions

1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine heavy cream and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, and boil for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.

2. Remove from heat. Stir in passionfruit pulp and lemon juice until fully combined.

3. Pour mixture into serving glasses or ramekins. Let cool slightly, then place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours until set.

4. Top with fresh passion fruit pulp just before serving, if desired.

Try Upside-Down Mandarin Cake for an easy citrus dessert.

Pro Cooking Tips

• Boil the cream fully: I make sure it bubbles steadily for the full 3 minutes so it sets properly.
• Stir constantly: Cream can scorch quickly, so I don’t walk away from the stove.
• Chill undisturbed: Moving it too much while setting can affect the texture.
• Strain if needed: If you prefer a smoother finish, you can strain out the seeds before chilling.

What Can You Serve With This?

• Shortbread cookies
• Fresh berries
• Coconut cookies
• Fresh mango
• Whipped cream
• Toasted coconut flakes

Try Peach Tarte Tatin for a classic caramelized fruit dessert.

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