VANILLA CREAMS WITH STRAWBERRIES IN CASSIS

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Flavored creams (rose cream, geranium cream) served with berries are common in Britain. This take on the classic is a mix of drained yogurt and _fromage blanc_ (fresh cream cheese). The soft, not too-sweet creams taste like a cross between an American-style pudding and a panna cotta. Keep in mind that the desserts need to chill at least eight hours.

Provided by Tamasin Day-Lewis

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
1 3/4 cups fromage blanc*
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
5 tablespoons superfine sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
1 large egg white
1 1/2 pounds strawberries, hulled, halved (about 5 cups)
2 tablespoons crème de cassis (black-currant liqueur)
Brown sugar

Steps:

  • Place 2 sieves over bowls; line sieves with cheesecloth or damp kitchen towel. Spoon yogurt into 1 sieve; spoon fromage blanc into second sieve. Cover; chill overnight. Scrape drained yogurt and fromage blanc into large bowl; whisk to combine. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean. Gently mix in 3 tablespoons sugar and lemon peel. Whisk egg white in medium bowl until peaks form. Gently fold egg white into cheese mixture. Divide among 6 small bowls. Cover; chill at least 8 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  • Toss berries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and cassis in large bowl. Let stand until berries release juices, stirring occasionally, at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  • Sift or sprinkle brown sugar evenly over each dessert. Spoon berries and juices over.

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