Did another posset comparison using ATK’s version vs once again Avery’s version on YouTube. This time I did lime.
When you break them down into grams they’re really very similar. Very close on the acid amount but more sugar in the ATK one.
I’m a bit surprised by how much more firm Avery’s is. I think by cooking the juice with the cream it reduces as well. The ATK one adds it after reducing the cream. It could be my version just didn’t turn out like theirs, but Avery’s has been the same each time I’ve made it. It also starts setting rather fast, too.
Again they’re both delicious in different ways. I don’t mind the added sweetness of ATK’s and if I were making it for others I’d likely use their ratios. If I had to pick for myself, I’d personally go with Avery’s, because to me it’s just very well-balanced. It’s tart and refreshing, and so creamy. It’s also the simplest one. I get the thought behind not adding the juice until after simmering the cream, but frankly I don’t perceive the flavor to be any less fresh and bright when everything is cooked together from the get-go.
