RUSSIAN CREAM

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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

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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.