St Clements Syllabub

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 13

A refreshing citrus dessert perfect for summer - St Clements Syllabub

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 oranges
	1 lemon
	3 tablespoons vanilla sugar ( or superfine sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract )
	10 fluid ounces double cream
	1 tablespoon brandy ( optional ) or 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

430

Sugar

20g

Fat

38g

St Clements Syllabub is a classic English dessert that dates back to the 17th century. The name 'St Clements' comes from the rhyme 'Oranges and lemons, say the bells of St Clements', which refers to the church of St Clements in London. The dessert is a combination of sweetened citrus juice and cream, and is traditionally made with sherry or white wine. This updated version substitutes brandy or Grand Marnier for the alcohol, and the result is a refreshing and light dessert that is perfect for summer. The dessert can be made ahead of time and is a great option for entertaining.

Instructions

1.	Peel the zest from the oranges and the lemon and reserve for later.
2.	Squeeze the juice from the oranges and lemon into a large bowl, along with the sugar and brandy or Grand Marnier if using. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
3.	Pour in the double cream and whisk until soft peaks form.
4.	Spoon the mixture into individual serving glasses, then chill in the fridge for at least an hour to set.
5.	Just before serving, sprinkle over the reserved zest and serve chilled.

PROS

St Clements Syllabub is a refreshing and light dessert that is perfect for summer.
It is easy to make and requires only a handful of ingredients.
The combination of citrus and cream is a delight to the taste buds and the dessert can be made ahead of time.

CONS

St Clements Syllabub is a high-fat dessert due to its use of double cream.
It is also quite sweet, so it may not be suitable for those who are watching their sugar intake.
For those who do not like citrus flavors in their dessert, this may not be the best option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While St Clements Syllabub is not the healthiest dessert option due to its high-fat content, citrus fruits are a good source of vitamin C and other antioxidants. Vitamin C is essential for skin health, immune function and wound healing. Citrus fruits have also been found to lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and stroke.