Raspberry Russian Recipes

RUSSIAN RASPBERRY

Steps:

• Mix together fruit juices and sugar in a mug.
• Top with boiled water & a slice of lemon.

RUSSIAN RASPBERRY CREME

Steps:

• I small heavy saucepan, combine whipping cream and sugar. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, set aside.
• In another saucepan, combine water and gelatin. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Stir over medium heat until gelatin dissolves. Add to whipping cream mixture, and place in medium bowl. Add vanilla and sour cream, mixing well.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes or until mixtures thickens. Meanwhile, make raspberry sauce.
• Place raspberries in food processor. Cover and blend until pureed. Press berries through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard seeds.
• Stir together sugar and cornstarch. Put puree, sugar, and lemon juice in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Continue to stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
• Remove cream from fridge. Spoon about 1/4 cup into the bottom of each of 6 parfait, wine, or cordial glasses. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of raspberry sauce and add another 1/4 cup of cream mixture. Drizzle whatever sauce remains and swirl with a small metal spatula.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 4. To serve, top with a fresh raspberry and fresh herbs.

RASPBERRY RUSSIAN

Steps:

• Fill glass with ice. Pour in Vodka, Kahlua and milk. Shake or stir and enjoy!

HOT CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY RUSSIAN

Steps:

• Add vodka to hot chocolate/cocoa (if you want more of a kick you could try adding plain vodka, so the raspberry flavor won't overpower the chocolate).
• If desired, garnish with whipped cream. Note: I I have tried combining the hot chocolate with vanilla vodka and Kahlúa and obtained equally delicious results!