![Lime custards set in a glass with lychees.](https://assets.epicurious.com/photos/59775f50c832582d52fd008c/1:1/w_2560%2Cc_limit/lime-posset-with-lychees.jpg)
Making these sweet-tart wonders might be easier than remembering to buy ice cream.
Ingredients
4 servings
Step 1
Bring wide strips of lime zest, salt, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 cups cream to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, swirling pan occasionally and being careful not to let mixture boil over, until cream is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring glass; divide among 4 small glasses, bowls, or 8-oz. ramekins. Chill until custards are no longer warm, about 30 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap and continue to chill until set, at least 2 hours.
Step 2
Just before serving, whisk remaining 1/2 cup cream in a small bowl to soft peaks; whisk in remaining 1 Tbsp. sugar.
Step 3
Top each custard with dollops of cream, a few lychees (you may have a few left over), and some finely grated lime zest.
Do Ahead
Step 4
Custards can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
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Reviews (2)
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rardon86971
Los Angeles
8/10/2019
This was yummy. Very tart, but with the silky custard and sweet, flowery, lychees, it was perfect for summer. Mine was a little runny but it may be related to the heat and high elevation.
Anonymous
Santa Fe, NM
8/3/2017