Mascerated Berries with Vanilla Cream |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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In this simplest of summer desserts, sour cream adds a pleasant tang to lightly sweetened vanilla whipped cream. Ingredients:
6 cups fresh mixed berries (scant 2 pounds), divided |
3/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup fresh orange juice |
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, or 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 cup chilled heavy cream |
1/3 cup sour cream |
1/4 cup sugar |
Directions:
1. For berries: Using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon, mash 1 cup berries with sugar and orange juice in a large bowl until sugar begins to dissolve. Gently stir in remaining 5 cups berries; let sit at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until berries are juicy, 12 hours.
2. For vanilla cream: Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into a medium bowl. Add chilled cream, sour cream, and sugar. Using a whisk or electric mixer, beat until soft peaks form. DO AHEAD: Cream can be made 30 minutes ahead. Cover and chill.
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