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Russian Cream with Berries

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin (see note)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream (see note)
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a 4-quart saucepan, heat the cream, sugar and salt over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring constantly, about 4-5 minutes. If it starts boiling, turn the heat down and simmer gently (I find the sugar usually dissolves before it starts to simmer). Remove from the heat and set aside.
  2. Dissolve the gelatin completely in the boiling water and whisk it into the warm cream mixture.
  3. Cool completely (you can speed this up by using an ice water bath or putting the mixture in the refrigerator, stirring every 15-30 minutes). Whisk the sour cream and vanilla into the cooled cream mixture until smooth.
  4. Spoon into individual serving cups (about a cup per serving - you can use ramekins or small bowls or glass cups or just leave it to chill in one large bowl), cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
  5. Top with fresh berries and/or pomegranate arils and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Gelatin: if you are using the individual packets of gelatin, you'll need a full packet plus a little bit of a second packet. You can get by using just one packet but the finished dessert won't be quite as set up as it is if you use the full tablespoon (learned from experience).
  • Sour Cream: also, since you are splurging on a creamy dessert anyway, I'll tell you, this is much thicker and richer (and more delicious) with regular sour cream - not light and definitely not fat-free.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 528kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 71mg (3%) Sugar 35g (70%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 528kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 26g 130%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Sugar 35g 70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.