posset

/ˈpɑsɪt/
noun
  1. A hot drink made from milk curdled with ale, wine, or other alcohol, often flavored with spices, popular in earlier centuries.
    • The innkeeper offered a posset to travelers on cold winter nights.
    • She tried a traditional posset recipe with sherry and nutmeg.
    • The medieval feast included a warm posset served in small clay cups.
  2. A cold dessert similar to a mousse or pudding, made from cream, sugar, and citrus juice.
    • For dessert, they served a lemon posset with fresh berries.
    • She made a lime posset for the summer party.
    • The creamy posset was light and refreshing after the heavy meal.
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