russian creme custard
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Elegant Russian Creme Custard with Decadent Raspberry Sauce to Impress Even the Most Jaded Foodies. Luscious and smooth, this elegant dessert gets a swirl of crimson raspberry sauce that's pretty and great-tasting. Found at http://fashiontribes.typepad.com/main/2006/03/elegant_russian.html for use in Culinary Quest. Please note: 2 - 4 hours Chill time not included in prep time.
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 8 ounces carton dairy sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- - raspberry sauce
- 1 cup fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
How To Make russian creme custard
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Step 1In a small heavy saucepan, combine whipping cream and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; set aside.
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Step 2In another small saucepan, combine water and gelatin. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Heat and stir over medium heat till gelatin dissolves. Stir gelatin mixture into whipping cream mixture; transfer to a medium bowl. Stir sour cream and vanilla into cream mixture; mix well.
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Step 3Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes or till mixture thickens like the consistency of yogurt. (Or can place gelatin mixture in a bowl of ice water and chill about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.)
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Step 44.Layer cream mixture and Raspberry Sauce in each of 6 parfait, martini, or wine glasses, ending with Raspberry Sauce; swirl sauce into the cream with a thin metal spatula. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours. Top with fresh raspberries just before serving.
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Step 5Raspberry Sauce - Place 1-1/2 cups raspberries in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process till berries are pureed. Press berries through a fine-mesh sieve; discard seeds. Repeat with 1-1/2 cups more berries. (You should have about 1 cup sieved puree.)
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Step 6In a small saucepan, stir together sugar and cornstarch. Add sieved berries and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat till thickened and bubbly.
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Step 7Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
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