MIXED BERRY TERRINE II

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This is an easy summer dessert to make when berries are at their peak. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream. Prep time does not include chilling time. A great do ahead dessert!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Gelatin

Time 27m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups mixed fresh berries, such as small strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries (about 1 1/2 lbs. total)
2 3/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup cold water, plus
2 teaspoons cold water
1 cup sweet wine, such as muscat de beaumes-de-venise
6 tablespoons superfine sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • If using strawberries, halve them.
  • Decoratively arrange berries in a 1 quart nonreactive terrine or loaf pan.
  • Have ready a bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water.
  • In a cup sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water and let stand 1 minute to soften.
  • In a small saucepan simmer wine and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in gelatin mixture until well dissolved.
  • Stir in the lime juice and remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water and transfer mixture to bowl set in ice water.
  • Cool mixture, stirring occasionally, to room temperature.
  • Pour mixture slowly over fruit.
  • Chill terrine, covered, until firm, at least six hours and up to 2 days.
  • Dip a knife in hot water and run knife around edge of terrine or loaf pan.
  • Dip terrine or loaf pan into a larger pan of hot water 3-5 seconds to loosen.
  • Invert a serving plate over terrine or pan and invert terrine onto plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.9, Sodium 6.3, Carbohydrate 18.2, Sugar 15.7, Protein 1

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