Description
Creamy, chilled key lime posset served in avocado halves and topped with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, and fresh lime zest for a bright, elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tablespoons fresh key lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, for topping
- 3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs, for garnish
Instructions
- Set a medium saucepan over medium-low heat for about 1 minute, and place a tray or large plate in the fridge to chill.
- In the saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, granulated sugar, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, lime zest, and salt until smooth.
- Heat the mixture gently until hot and lightly steaming, then keep it at a gentle simmer for 3 minutes, whisking often.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the fresh key lime juice until the mixture looks glossy and slightly thickened.
- Scoop a little extra flesh from each avocado half if needed to make room, then pat the inside dry.
- Arrange the avocado halves on the chilled tray and carefully spoon or pour the filling into each half.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until softly set and fully chilled.
- Top each serving with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, and extra lime zest just before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados so the shells hold their shape well.
- Fresh lime juice gives the cleanest and brightest flavor.
- Add the whipped cream and crumbs right before serving for the best texture.
- If preferred, the filling can also be chilled in ramekins or small glasses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled avocado half
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 42mg
Keywords: key lime posset, avocado dessert, chilled citrus dessert, creamy lime dessert, no bake party dessert