Best Dreamy Russian Cream Dessert Recipes

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RUSSIAN CREAM



Russian Cream image

What a pretty parfait! Layered with fresh raspberries, it's a summertime treat. I'm a veterinarian. My husband, Jim, and I share cooking duties for our family. -Barbara Ulrich, Newark Valley, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
Fresh raspberries and mint sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In another saucepan, heat whipping cream and sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is lukewarm. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin mixture until completely dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes., Stir in sour cream and vanilla. In each of four parfait glasses, place a scant 1/4 cupful of cream mixture; top each with a rounded tablespoonful of raspberries. Repeat layers. Top each with scant 1/4 cup of cream mixture. , Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Just before serving, garnish with fresh raspberries and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 32g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g 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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