Spicy Syllabub
Ingredients
8
Servings
4
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 Ground
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
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 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.
- 2 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.
- 3 For extra chef points, why not whip up your own macaroons?
- 4 Make your merrymaking magical this year with more Christmas inspiration.