Strawberries With Coeur A La Creme Recipes

COEUR à LA CRèME WITH ROASTED STRAWBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the coeur à la crème:
• Cut 2 (8x8") squares of cheesecloth, soak with cold water, and wring out. Line each mold with damp cheesecloth and set in a small baking pan.
• Whisk cream cheese, goat cheese, vanilla paste, lemon zest, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisk heavy cream and powdered sugar in another medium bowl until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cheese mixture until well combined. Spoon into prepared molds, fold cheesecloth over, then chill at least 6 hours.
• Make the strawberry sauce:
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix strawberries, brandy, sugar, vanilla paste, pepper, salt, and 1/4 cup water a small baking dish. Roast, stirring occasionally, until juices are bubbling, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then stir in lemon juice.
• To serve, fold back cheesecloth and invert each coeur à la crème onto a small plate. Garnish with lemon zest and serve strawberry sauce alongside.
• Do Ahead:
• Coeur à la crème can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled in molds until ready to serve.

COEUR A LA CREME

Steps:

• Stir the cream and 1/3 cup of the sugar together in a large bowl. Beat the sweetened cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites to soft peaks. Continue beating, adding the remaining 1/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, until the whites form stiff, glossy peaks. Fold the cream mixture and beaten egg whites into the yogurt. Fold in the vanilla.
• Line 1 large or 6 individual coeur a la creme molds or a large sieve with a double thickness of damp cheesecloth, allowing the excess to hang over the edge.
• Fill the prepared mold(s) with the cream mixture and set over a large plate to drain. If using a sieve, set the sieve over a bowl. Fold the excess cheesecloth over the cream. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• Unwrap and invert the mold(s) onto a serving plate or plates. Remove the cheesecloth. Or, if using the sieve, invert onto a large plate and use an ice cream scoop to spoon individual servings into dessert bowls. Surround the coeur a la creme(s) with raspberry coulis and a few fresh raspberries.

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM

Steps:

• Combine the strawberries and sugar in a bowl; mash until the strawberries are completely crushed and the sugar is incorporated. Add the sour cream to the strawberries and stir until the mixture is pink in color. Serve immediately.

CHOCOLATE COEUR A LA CREME WITH STRAWBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Line two 1/2-cup coeur a la creme molds or two 6-ounce custard cups with double thickness of dampened cheesecloth, extending far enough beyond edges to enclose filling completely.
• Combine 1/4 cup whipping cream, cocoa and butter in small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from heat; cool.
• Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla in small bowl until smooth. Add cocoa mixture, blending well. Add remaining 1/4 cup whipping cream; beat until well blended. Spoon mixture into prepared molds. Fold cheesecloth over top. Place a wire rack in a tray or deep plate; place molds on rack.
• Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. To serve, pull back cheesecloth and invert each mold onto a chilled dessert plate; carefully remove cheesecloth. Serve with STRAWBERRY SAUCE.
• STRAWBERRY SAUCE: Puree 1 package (10 oz.) frozen strawberries in light syrup, thawed, in food processor bowl or blender container. Strain puree through fine sieve into small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon kirsch (cherry brandy), if desired. About 1 cup sauce.

COEUR A LA CREME WITH STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Line 1-quart coeur a la creme mold with double thickness damp cheesecloth, allowing cheesecloth to hang over edge 4 inches.
• Place cottage cheese in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth. Beat cottage cheese and cream cheese in large mixer bowl until smooth.
• Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla and grated lemon rind; fold in whipped cream. Spoon mixture in prepared mold.
• Fold overhanging cheesecloth over cream cheese mixture. Place weighted flat surface on cloth covered mixture to press out excess moisture; elevate mold for drainage in shallow pan.
• Refrigerate until firm, at least 8 hours.
• Place 1 pint halved strawberries in medium-sized bowl; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and the kirsch. Refrigerate covered at least 2 hours.
• Unmold Coeur a la Creme onto serving platter, remove cheesecloth. Roll 1 pint whole strawberries in granulated sugar. Arrange sugared strawberries around Coeur a la Creme. Pass strawberries with kirsch.

STRAWBERRIES WITH COEUR A LA CREME

Steps:

• Reserve 12 to 18 of the choicest whole berries and puree the rest in a blender with the sugar. Pour into a saucepan, add the corn syrup and simmer for 10 minutes, skimming off the froth. Remove from the heat, add the whole berries, stir gently and cool.
• Beat the cream cheese, cottage cheese and salt together adding the cream gradually until the mixture is smooth. (A food processor will do this quickly.)
• Line individual heart-shaped wicker, perforated porcelain or aluminum molds (or a single large such mold, or a colander) with a layer of wrung-out cheesecloth, allowing a 2-inch overlap. Fill with the cheese mixture and set on a plate in the refrigerator to drain overnight.
• Unmold onto plates or a platter, surround with strawberry sauce and decorate with whole berries and a few pink peppercorns.