If you're looking for a refreshing and delicious summer dessert, look no further than summer berries with lemon creme fraiche. This classic dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. Whether you prefer a tart or sweet flavor, or a thick or thin creme fraiche, this recipe can be adapted to your taste. With its vibrant colors and burst of flavors, this dessert is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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SUMMER BERRIES WITH LEMON CREME FRAICHE
A light French dessert. Creme fraiche, a thick cream used in French cooking, is available in the dairy section of many supermarkets.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place creme fraiche in a medium-size non-reactive bowl. Add sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice and whisk well to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until very cold, 1 hour or longer. (Lemon Creme Fraiche can be prepared 2 days ahead; keep covered and refrigerated.).
- Rinse berries and gently pat dry. If using strawberries, rinse first then hull and halve (or quarter, if large) lengthwise. Place berries in a large bowl and gently toss to combine.
- Divide berries among four wide-mouthed wine glasses, martini glasses or dessert bowls. Drizzle each serving with about 1/4 cup of Lemon Creme.
SUMMER BERRIES ON A CLOUD OF CHANTILLY CREAM
Sweet ripe fresh berries nestled in airy clouds of Chantilly cream. Simple, yet elegant. This is a lovely light and romantic dessert that's gorgeous served in pretty dessert glasses or a glass trifle dish, strewn with pink rose petals.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a chilled bowl with chilled beaters, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken.
- Add the liqueur, icing sugar, and extract, whipping constantly until soft peaks form. Do not over-beat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Right before serving, alternately layer the fresh berries with the Chantilly cream, and the cake cubes (if using) in dessert glasses or a trifle dish.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a berry.
- Garnish with your choice of chocolate or lemon curls, sliced almonds or pink rose petals, as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.9, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 81.7, Sodium 23.7, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 15.4, Protein 1.7
Tips:
- Use the freshest, ripest berries you can find for the best flavor.
- If you don't have crème fraîche, you can substitute sour cream or plain yogurt.
- To make the lemon crème fraîche, simply whisk together crème fraîche, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar until smooth.
- You can also add a splash of vanilla extract or almond extract to the lemon crème fraîche for extra flavor.
- Serve the berries with the lemon crème fraîche immediately, or chill them for a few hours for a more refreshing dessert.
Conclusion:
This simple but elegant dessert is perfect for any summer gathering. The combination of sweet berries and tangy lemon crème fraîche is sure to please everyone. You can also experiment with different types of berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries. No matter what berries you use, this dessert is sure to be a hit.
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