MACERATED BERRY AND CREME FRAICHE PARFAIT
The rich, tangy creme fraiche and a bit of vinegar cut the sweetness of the macerated berries in this parfait. You can also use vanilla ice cream in place of the creme fraiche.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine berries in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and vinegar. Let sit, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and start to release juices, about 30 minutes.
- Layer berries with creme fraiche in parfait glasses. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 3 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with crumbled amaretti biscuits.
SUMMER BERRIES ON A CLOUD OF CHANTILLY CREAM
Sweet ripe fresh berries nestled in airy clouds of Chantilly cream. Simple, yet elegant. This is a lovely light and romantic dessert that's gorgeous served in pretty dessert glasses or a glass trifle dish, strewn with pink rose petals.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a chilled bowl with chilled beaters, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken.
- Add the liqueur, icing sugar, and extract, whipping constantly until soft peaks form. Do not over-beat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Right before serving, alternately layer the fresh berries with the Chantilly cream, and the cake cubes (if using) in dessert glasses or a trifle dish.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a berry.
- Garnish with your choice of chocolate or lemon curls, sliced almonds or pink rose petals, as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.9, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 81.7, Sodium 23.7, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 15.4, Protein 1.7
HOMEMADE CREME FRAICHE
Don't worry about the creme fraiche spoiling while sitting on the counter; the acid in the mixture prevents bacterial disease associated with the dairy products. The recipe comes from Emeril Lagasse. Inactive time 12 to 16 hours.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the cream and buttermilk or lemon juice.
- Cover with a clean kitchen cloth in a warm, draft free place and let sit until thickened, but still pourable consistency, 12 to 16 hours.
- Stir and refrigerate until ready to use.
- (can be refrigerated up to 1 week.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 833.1, Fat 88.3, SaturatedFat 55, Cholesterol 327.3, Sodium 122, Carbohydrate 8.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 5.9
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