RUSSIAN RASPBERRY CREME

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All you need is a bite of this decadent custard with crimson raspberry sauce. Chill time is 21/2 hours.

Provided by ladyroseofrohan

Categories     Gelatin

Time 5h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups whipping cream
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold water
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
8 ounces sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup fresh raspberry
3 cups fresh raspberries (or strawberries)
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • I small heavy saucepan, combine whipping cream and sugar. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, set aside.
  • In another saucepan, combine water and gelatin. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Stir over medium heat until gelatin dissolves. Add to whipping cream mixture, and place in medium bowl. Add vanilla and sour cream, mixing well.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes or until mixtures thickens. Meanwhile, make raspberry sauce.
  • Place raspberries in food processor. Cover and blend until pureed. Press berries through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard seeds.
  • Stir together sugar and cornstarch. Put puree, sugar, and lemon juice in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Continue to stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
  • Remove cream from fridge. Spoon about 1/4 cup into the bottom of each of 6 parfait, wine, or cordial glasses. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of raspberry sauce and add another 1/4 cup of cream mixture. Drizzle whatever sauce remains and swirl with a small metal spatula.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 4. To serve, top with a fresh raspberry and fresh herbs.

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