Berries With Spiced Cream Recipes

ORANGE SEGMENTS WITH BERRIES AND BALSAMIC CREAM

Steps:

• Cut the peel and white pith from the oranges. Cut between the membranes to release the segments.
• Whisk the vinegar, creme fraiche, and sugar in a heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until it thickens and resembles a sauce, about 8 minutes.
• Arrange the orange segments and strawberries decoratively on plates. Drizzle the warm balsamic sauce over the fruit and serve. Alternately, the balsamic sauce can be served at room temperature and spooned atop the fruit. This is great served with frozen yogurt or ice cream.

SWEET AND CRISPY SPICED BREAD AND BERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium heat.
• In a small bowl, combine the sugar and pumpkin pie spice. In a large bowl, combine the berries with half the lemon zest and lemon juice and half the sugar and spice mixture. Allow the berries to sit and macerate for 15 minutes. Slice each ciabatta loaf in half lengthwise and then slice each half in half on the bias. Brush the cut sides of the bread with the melted butter, sprinkle with the remaining sugar and spice mixture and place on the grill. Grill until toasted and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Combine the remaining lemon zest with the whipped topping and stir. Remove the bread from the grill. Divide the bread evenly among 4 plates. Top each with 1/2 cup berry mixture. Serve with a dollop of the whipped topping and garnish with mint.

MIXED BERRIES WITH SPICED MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the syrup, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the spices. Cool to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, creme fraiche, 2 teaspoons of the spiced syrup and vanilla. Using a large whisk or handheld mixer, beat until the cream thickens and soft peaks begin to form (careful not to over whip).
• Divide the berries among 4 coupe glasses or dessert dishes. Dollop with the whipped creme fraiche and drizzle with 1 to 2 teaspoons of the syrup. Sprinkle with almonds, if using. Leftover syrup will keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator in a sealed jar.

FROZEN BERRIES AND CREAM

Steps:

• Beat whipping cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; beat in sugar until incorporated. Stir in condensed milk. Fold in mixed berries.