Neven Maguire's Lemon Posset with Macerated Strawberries

INGREDIENTS

• 4 Simply Better Handmade Irish Butter Shortbread, to serve
• 600ml Simply Better Irish Jersey Cream
• 100g Caster Sugar
• Juice & Rind of 1 Lemon
• 1 Large Passion Fruit
• 1 Vanilla Pod, seeds only

For the Macerated Strawberries:

• 1 Punnet of Simply Better Irish King Strawberries
• 1 Tsp Simply Better Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 Tbsp. Chopped Basil or Mint
• 2 Tbsp Simply Better Wexford Blackcurrant & Lime Cordial

METHOD

1. To make the lemon posset, place the cream in a saucepan with the sugar, vanilla pod seeds, passion fruit seeds, lemon rind and juice. Bring to the boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes then transfer to a jug.
2. Pour into 4 stemmed glasses and place in the refrigerator to set overnight.
3. To prepare the macerated strawberries, quarter the strawberries and combine in a bowl with the balsamic vinegar, cordial, vanilla and mint or basil. Leave to infuse, overnight is best.
4. To serve, spoon some of the macerated strawberries over the lemon posset and serve with a shortbread biscuit.