Spicy Syllabub

Strike the perfect balance between naughty and nice with this beautiful syllabub. Spice-infused sherry steals the show, whipped into rich double cream and served up with delicate almond biscuits. The decadent syllabub packs a sophisticated punch, with festive cloves, cinnamon and allspice adding a festive touch that's sure to amaze your dinner guests.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons sherry
large pinch Ground Cloves
pinch Ground Allspice
pinch Cinnamon Powder
50 gram (2 ounce) caster sugar
Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon
300 millilitre (1/2 pint) double cream
20 small macaroon or amaretti biscuits

Preparation

Place the sherry in a bowl with the Cloves, Allspice, Cinnamon, sugar, lemon zest and juice and stir. Leave to infuse for about one hour.
Strain the liquid into a large bowl. Add the cream and whisk continuously until it leaves a thin trail. Place the biscuits in the bottom of four serving glasses and top with the syllabub. Refrigerate for about one hour before serving.
For extra chef points, why not whip up your own macaroons?
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