Just the way you want Coeur à la Crème, right? Without the mold? Not that there’s anything wrong with mold, in the right contexts, but in this case? My mom makes Coeur à la Crème frequently. Probably because it’s great for a last minute, but special dessert, if you use her “serve it fresh” variation. She made it in the summer, when we had fresh berries, and sometimes around Valentine’s Day- after all, it is named the heart of the cream. And the best part about this recipe? It’s not to late to stop by the store on the way home and splurge on fancy berries rather than the heart-shaped chocolate assortment and surprise your loved one (or yourself) with your culinary abilities and whip up (literally) some Coeur à la Crème. This classic French dessert is a combination of cream and softened dairy that then is placed in a special draining mold (which is usually heart-shaped) and chilled until the liquid (whey) drains out and what remains (the heart of the cream) firms up into a solid form. It’s often served in an island of fruit puree, but that takes time, which we don’t have. So we’re serving the cream fresh, unmolded in this delicious and simple twist. The weight of the whipped cream is substantial, the texture silky, the taste tangy. It’s so much better than plain whipped cream. In fact, I’m ready to bet good money that you won’t go back. And it’s so good fresh that you may never become patient enough to make the real deal.

Mold-free Coeur à la Crème

2015-01-27 15:06:24

Serves 4

Coeur à la Crème is an easy last minute dessert is an elegant substitute for whipped cream when served with fresh berries and optional pound cake.

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Prep Time

5 min

Total Time

5 min

Prep Time

5 min

Total Time

5 min

275 calories

14 g

81 g

24 g

3 g

14 g

121 g

107 g

11 g

0 g

8 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

121g

Servings

4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275

Calories from Fat 208

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24g

36%

Saturated Fat 14g

71%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 81mg

27%

Sodium 107mg

4%

Total Carbohydrates 14g

5%

Dietary Fiber 1g

4%

Sugars 11g

Protein 3g

Vitamin A

17%

Vitamin C

40%

Calcium

7%

Iron

2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. 4 ounces cream cheese (or mascarpone, Neufchatel, etc.)
2. ¾ cup whipping cream
3. 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar
4. ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
5. optional vanilla paste or seeds
6. optional lemon zest
7. sliced strawberries
8. blueberries
9. raspberries
10. Or other fruit of your choice

Instructions

1. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar until fluffy, about one minute.
2. Add the whipping cream and beat until smooth and thick.
3. Add the flavorings of your choice. I like to keep it simple with just the vanilla extract, because the cream keeps its pure white, creamy color, but it’s great with the more rustic vanilla paste or the bright zing of the lemon zest too.
4. Layer berries into bowls or champagne coupes and spoon a generous dallop of cream on top.

By Barrett Bridenhagen

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calories

275

fat

24g

protein

3g

carbs

14g

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