Best Russian Cream Dessert Recipes

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RUSSIAN CREAM DESSERT



Russian Cream Dessert image

Since it's always warm in the South, we like to eat light- especially in the summer. Don't let the simplicity of this recipe fool you- Russian Cream is pure heaven.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup sugar
1 envelope (1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 cups fresh fruit (bite-size pieces)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine sugar and gelatin. Stir in water; let stand 5 minutes. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in whipping cream. , In a bowl, combine sour cream and vanilla. Add gradually to hot mixture; mix until smooth. Pour into a 4-cup bowl or mold. Cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight. Serve over fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

DREAMY RUSSIAN CREAM DESSERT



Dreamy Russian Cream Dessert image

A traditional Russian dessert that has been claimed to be food of the gods. The trick is to get the gelatin as hot as you can so as to dissolve completely, so that when it hits the cold sour cream it remains lump-free. Work quickly! Cook time includes chill time.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Gelatin

Time 6h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin, plus 1/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (Knox)
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 1/4 teaspoons almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces Cool Whip
strawberry, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches (any combination cutting larger pieces into bite-sized)

Steps:

  • Heat water, sugar and gelatin over medium heat stirring until the gelatin dissolves and becomes clear. Do not boil; cool slightly. Beat in sour cream until smooth. Add almond and vanilla extracts. Fold in Cool Whip until smooth.
  • Pour into a 9 x 9 inch square pan and chill overnight or until set. Serve with your choice of fruit.
  • Note: Can also be poured into a lightly greased mold. To unmold wrap a damp, warm dish towel around the mold. Invert mold onto a plate, holding mold and plate together, shake slightly to loosen. Gently remove mold and center dessert on plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.2, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 32.6, Carbohydrate 27.2, Sugar 25.4, Protein 2.5

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