Russian Creme Fruit Topping Recipes

RUSSIAN CREAM

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In another saucepan, heat whipping cream and sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is lukewarm. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin mixture until completely dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes., Stir in sour cream and vanilla. In each of four parfait glasses, place a scant 1/4 cupful of cream mixture; top each with a rounded tablespoonful of raspberries. Repeat layers. Top each with scant 1/4 cup of cream mixture. , Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Just before serving, garnish with fresh raspberries and mint if desired.

RUSSIAN CREAM

Steps:

• Mix together cream, sugar, and gelatin in a saucepan and heat gently until the gelatin is thoroughly dissolved.
• Cool until slightly thickened.
• Fold in sour cream and flavor with vanilla.
• Whisk until mixture is quite smooth.
• Pour mixture into a serving bowl or 3 cup metal mold.
• If you want to make individual servings, pour into six small 1/2 cup individual molds.
• Cover and chill until set, at least 4 hours.
• Unmold by dipping container in hot water until edges being to melt.
• Invert mold onto a serving dish and surround with fruit.

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.

DREAMY RUSSIAN CREAM DESSERT

Steps:

• Heat water, sugar and gelatin over medium heat stirring until the gelatin dissolves and becomes clear. Do not boil; cool slightly. Beat in sour cream until smooth. Add almond and vanilla extracts. Fold in Cool Whip until smooth.
• Pour into a 9 x 9 inch square pan and chill overnight or until set. Serve with your choice of fruit.
• Note: Can also be poured into a lightly greased mold. To unmold wrap a damp, warm dish towel around the mold. Invert mold onto a plate, holding mold and plate together, shake slightly to loosen. Gently remove mold and center dessert on plate.

RUSSIAN CREME

Steps:

• Combine sugar, water, and gelatin in small saucepan and blend well.
• Let stand 4 to 5 minutes.
• Place over medium heat and bring to boil, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Gradually blend in cream.
• Combine creme fraiche and vanilla in medium bowl.
• Gradually add hot sugar mixture, whisking constantly until smooth.
• Pour into 6 or 8 wine glasses or desert dishes.
• Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
• Garnish with sliced strawberries and blueberries.