BAVARIAN BERRY CREAM
8 servings
Crush in a large bowl:
- 1 quart strawberries, hulled, or raspberries
Add:
- ½ cup sugar
Let stand for 30 minutes.
Pour into a small bowl:
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Sprinkle over the top and let stand for 5 minutes:
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
Add and stir to dissolve the gelatin:
- 3 tablespoons boiling water
Stir the gelatin mixture into the berries. If desired, add:
- (1 tablespoon lemon juice)
Refrigerate the gelatin mixture until it is the thickness of unbeaten egg whites. Meanwhile, whip until firm peaks form:
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
Gently fold the whipped cream into the berry mixture. Pour into a lightly oiled or wet 1 ½-quart mold. Refrigerate for 8 hours if you plan to unmold the cream.
Serve with:
- Fresh Berry Coulis made with strawberries