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creme celeste

(4 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Carol Zahn
Highlands Ranch, CO

This is a very elegant dessert, especially for Christmas dinner. It is bright white and with red fruit and a sprig of mint makes it perfect. You don't have to tell anyone it is easy to make.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This flavor combination is perfect in this recipe. It's so light and creamy. I did use the Kircsh and loved it. I also used a raspberry sauce as my fruit garnish. Carol is right... this is a very impressive dessert. Your guests don't need to know how easy it is! Would be a lovely way to end a special date night dinner.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield 6 or depending on how you serve it
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creme celeste

  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    gelatin, unflavored
  • 3 Tbsp
    cold water
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    kirsch (optional)

How To Make creme celeste

  • 1
    Combine sugar and cream in a saucepan and cook until sugar is dissolved. Soften gelatin in cold water and stir into cream mixture. When gelatin is thoroughly dissolved beat in sour cream with a wire whisk. Beat only until mixture is thoroughly blended and smooth. Flavor with kirsch.
  • 2
    Pour into lightly oiled 2 cup mold or you can use custard cups or ramekins. Chill for 4 hours then unmold and serve with your favorite fruit.
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