Raspberry Coeur a la Creme
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
12 hrs
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Total Time
12 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
528 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Raspberry Coeur a la Creme
Description
This dessert centers on a rich but airy cream mixture made by blending room temperature cream cheese with confectioners' sugar, then folding in whipped heavy cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. The mixture is poured into a cheesecloth-lined mold to drain excess liquid while setting in the refrigerator overnight, which ensures a firm yet soft and smooth texture.
The accompanying raspberry sauce simmers fresh raspberries with sugar and water, then is blended with seedless raspberry jam and a tablespoon of framboise liqueur to add depth and brightness. When served, the set cream is unmolded onto a plate, drizzled generously with the raspberry sauce, and garnished with fresh raspberries for a vivid presentation and balance of creamy and tart flavors.
This dessert is suitable for special occasions owing to its elegant heart shape and combination of creamy and fruity elements. It is best served chilled to maintain texture and contrast with the fresh sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 pint raspberries fresh
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon framboise liqueur
- ½ cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar on high speed for 2 minutes.
- Change to the whisk attachment. Add the heavy cream, vanilla, and lemon zest on low speed. Beat on high speed until very thick.
- Line a few heart-shaped individual molds or one large heart mousse mold with cheesecloth. Pour in the cream mixture. Fold over the edges of cheesecloth. Transfer to a baking sheet for the liquid to drain. Refrigerate overnight
- Discard liquid from mold. Unmold the cream onto the plate.
- Make raspberry sauce by simmering ½ pint raspberries, ½ cup sugar, and ¼ cup water for 4 minutes. Blend with 1 cup seedless raspberry jam and 1 tablespoon framboise liqueur.
- Drizzle sauce around the cream. Top with fresh raspberries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 1408IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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