Syllabub
Legitimately medieval in origin, this classic and refreshingly uncomplicated dessert still makes perfect sense. Syllabub is simple, expedient, and utterly delicious...not to mention it is just an uncommonly joyful word to say. And if you want to party like Jane Austen, it's without question definitely your jam.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup cream sherry
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- ¼ cup baker's sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice (juice of about one lemon)
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (plus a light dusting grated over the top when served)
- 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream chilled
Instructions
- Combine the sherry, brandy, lemon juice, sugar, and nutmeg in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Using a large whisk, stir the mixture to dissolve the sugar.
- Very slowly pour the heavy whipping cream into the sherry mixture, constantly whisking all the while.
- Continue whisking until the mixture thickens and holds soft peaks. (This will take about 5 minutes when whipped by hand.)
- Spoon the syllabub into small glasses and top with a light dusting of freshly grated nutmeg.