Indulge in a symphony of flavors with Cœur à la Crème, a classic French dessert that combines the richness of custard with the vibrant freshness of roasted strawberries. This delectable treat is a true testament to the art of pastry-making, featuring a creamy custard filling enveloped in a delicate puff pastry crust. The accompanying roasted strawberry sauce adds a burst of sweetness and tang, elevating the dessert to an extraordinary culinary experience.
In this article, we present two delightful variations of Cœur à la Crème: the traditional version and a modern interpretation with a luscious strawberry compote. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can recreate this exquisite dessert in their own kitchens. Whether you prefer the classic elegance of the original or the vibrant twist of the strawberry compote, these recipes promise an unforgettable taste sensation.
ORANGE COEURS à LA CRèME WITH STRAWBERRY RASPBERRY SAUCE
Categories Blender Berry Dairy Dessert Valentine's Day Low Fat Raspberry Strawberry Anniversary Chill Healthy Cottage Cheese Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut 6 (8- by- 6-inch) rectangles of cheesecloth without unfolding it. Rinse with cold water and wring dry. Line molds with damp cheesecloth, allowing it to hang over sides, and put molds in a shallow baking pan.
- Purée cottage cheese with 1/3 cup sugar and zest in a food processor or blender until very smooth, then add Neufchâtel cheese and purée until smooth. Add yogurt and pulse just until blended, then divide mixture among molds. Cover tops of molds with a sheet of plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 8 hours.
- Purée berries with liqueur and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a food processor, then force through a fine-mesh sieve set into a bowl, discarding seeds.
- Invert molds onto dessert plates and remove cheesecloth. Serve coeurs à la crème drizzled with sauce.
COEUR A LA CREME
This creamy fresh cheese dessert is simple to prepare and requires no cooking! Although the traditional porcelain mold makes a charming heart-shaped dessert, the cream can also be drained in a large cheesecloth-lined sieve. Simply scoop as you would ice cream, drizzle with raspberry coulis and garnish with fresh raspberries. This coeur a la creme is light and delicately creamy, and the variation that follows is denser and more luscious. Both are delicious.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time P1DT20m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
COEUR à LA CRèME WITH ROASTED STRAWBERRY SAUCE
Coeur à la crème (cream heart) is a classic French dessert traditionally served with strawberries. This is adapted from a recipe in "Valentine Dinner for Two" from the February 1977 issue of Glamour magazine, which we updated for our 2016 Epi Valentine's Menu.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Valentine's Day Cheese Cheesecake Strawberry Dessert Wheat/Gluten-Free Anniversary Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
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.
STRAWBERRIES WITH COEUR A LA CREME
Provided by Robert Farrar Capon
Categories project, dessert
Time 20m
Yield Makes six portions
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 569, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 402 milligrams, Sugar 69 grams
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh strawberries that are ripe and flavorful. Frozen strawberries can also be used, but they should be thawed and drained before roasting.
- To make the roasting process easier, cut the strawberries into quarters or halves before roasting.
- When roasting the strawberries, keep an eye on them to make sure they don't burn. They should be roasted until they are slightly caramelized and have a slightly smoky flavor.
- The crème anglaise can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat it over low heat until it is warm.
- To make the crème anglaise extra smooth, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
- Serve the crème anglaise with the roasted strawberry sauce immediately. It can be served over fresh fruit, pound cake, or ice cream.
Conclusion:
This recipe for cœur à la crème with roasted strawberry sauce is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the rich and creamy crème anglaise with the sweet and tangy strawberry sauce is irresistible. With its stunning presentation, this dessert is sure to wow your guests.
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