Raspberries and Cream – perfectly ripe, fresh raspberries topped with sweetened whipped cream and a sprinkling of chopped chocolate.
Sometimes the best recipes aren’t complicated at all. Sometimes it’s just about what’s fresh and perfectly ripe.
Now, I know that raspberries don’t really come into season until about mid-summer but our local Publix store has had some of the best ones lately! I don’t know where they’re coming from. I just hope they keep on coming. These berries were so juicy, so ripe, tart, and tender! All they really needed was a little cream and a sprinkling of chocolate to become a perfect dessert.
How to Make Raspberries and Cream
Sprinkle the raspberries with 1 teaspoon of the sugar and the orange liqueur, if using. Toss very gently. Let them stand for an hour or so at room temperature. The sugar will dissolve and the berries will be wonderfully sweet and infused with the liqueur. Of course, the liqueur is totally optional and it’s just as good without.
Chop the chocolate. I used a bit of semi-sweet because that’s what I happened to have. This would be really delicious with a good dark chocolate, too.
Now whip the cream with the vanilla extract and remaining sugar until soft peaks form. You can get out an electric mixer for this if you want but for this tiny amount of cream, I just use a regular old whisk. Takes about the same amount of time and keeps the kitchen nicely calm and serene.
To serve, layer the raspberries, cream, and chocolate in individual serving bowls or glasses. I used a couple of highball glasses and it worked out perfectly.
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Raspberries and Cream
Ingredients
- 6 ounces fresh raspberries
- 2 teaspoons orange liqueur optional
- 3 teaspoons sugar divided
- 1 ounce semi-sweet or dark chocolate
- 4 ounces whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Sprinkle the raspberries with 1 teaspoon of the sugar and liqueur, if using, and let stand for an hour or so at room temperature.
- Chop the chocolate.
- Whip the cream with the remaining sugar until soft peaks form.
- Layer the raspberries, cream, and chocolate in a bowl or glass.
Notes
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I’m Lana Stuart, an award-winning cookbook author, food blogger, and lifelong cook raised deep in Southwest Georgia. I started Lana’s Cooking in 2009 to share the tried-and-true recipes I grew up with. Around here, the food is full of flavor, the traditions run deep, and there’s always room at the table.
With all the berries right now at our farmer’s market, this would be perfect.
Sometimes the simplest things are the best :) There’s nothing better than fresh berries and cream. Brings me right back to my childhood with my great grandmom. Thanks Lana!
So summery fresh – I had to pin the first photo!
Thanks! I appreciate the pin.
Oh this makes my mouth water!!! Love raspberries. Will have to try this ASAP.
It’s just so simple but delicious! I love raspberries, too :-)