Best 16 Coeurs A La Creme Recipes

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Looking for a delightful treat that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor? Look no further than the classic French dessert, Coeurs à la Crème. These delicate heart-shaped pastries are made from a combination of puff pastry and creamy custard filling, resulting in a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

This article presents a collection of three unique recipes for Coeurs à la Crème, each offering a slightly different twist on this timeless dessert. The first recipe showcases the traditional method of making Coeurs à la Crème using homemade puff pastry and a rich custard filling. For those seeking a more convenient option, the second recipe offers a simplified version using store-bought puff pastry and a custard mix. Finally, the third recipe introduces a delightful variation called Coeurs à la Crème au Chocolat, featuring a rich chocolate custard filling that adds an extra layer of decadence.

No matter which recipe you choose, you'll find detailed instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the baking process. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes will empower you to create these elegant and delicious pastries in your own kitchen. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect Coeurs à la Crème.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

COEUR A LA CREME WITH PASSION FRUIT SAUCE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     quick, dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fromage blanc (fresh white cheese) or small curd cottage cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar, approximately
4 ripe passion fruits
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon passion fruit liqueur
4 ripe strawberries

Steps:

  • Beat the fromage blanc until smooth. If using cottage cheese, puree it in a blender until smooth. Mix the cheese with the heavy cream and sour cream. Sweeten to taste with the sugar.
  • Spoon the mixture into four white porcelain coeur a la creme molds or one large coeur a la creme mold. Alternately, you can spoon the mixture into a heart-shaped basket or even into a strainer lined with cheesecloth. Cover the top. Place the mold or basket in a pan in the refrigerator or place the strainer over a bowl in the refrigerator. Allow the cheese mixture to drain at least eight hours or overnight.
  • Slice off the tops of the passion fruits and scoop the pulp out into a bowl. Mix with the honey and liqueur.
  • Just before serving, unmold the drained cheese onto a plate or plates. Spoon the sauce around it. Garnish with strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 528, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 468 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams

SAVORY COEUR A LA CREME



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 12h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup heavy cream
1 lemon, zested
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bottle chutney (recommended: Cross and Blackwell Major Grey's)
Crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whip until it is firm like whipped cream. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Beat on high speed until the mixture is very thick.
  • Line a 6-inch coeur a la creme mold or 6-inch sieve with a few layers of cheesecloth, allowing the excess to drape over the sides. Pour the cream mixture into the cheesecloth and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Fold the excess cheesecloth over the top of the cream. Place the mold on a plate or suspend the sieve over a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
  • When ready to serve, unmold the creme upside down onto a plate and pour the chutney over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Serve chilled with crackers.

COEUR A LA CREME WITH RASPBERRY AND GRAND MARNIER SAUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 8h24m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean
Raspberry and Grand Marnier Sauce, recipe follows
2 half-pints fresh raspberries
1 half-pint fresh raspberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup seedless raspberry jam
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)

Steps:

  • Place the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Scrape down the beater and bowl with a rubber spatula and change the beater for the whisk attachment. With the mixer on low speed, add the heavy cream, vanilla, lemon zest, and vanilla bean seeds and beat on high speed until the mixture is very thick, like whipped cream.
  • Line a 7-inch sieve with cheesecloth or paper towels so the ends drape over the sides and suspend it over a bowl, making sure that there is space between the bottom of the sieve and the bottom of the bowl for the liquid to drain. Pour the cream mixture into the cheesecloth, fold the ends over the top, and refrigerate overnight.
  • To serve, discard the liquid, unmold the cream onto a plate, and drizzle Raspberry and Grand Marnier Sauce around the base. Serve with raspberries and extra sauce.
  • Place raspberries, sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 4 minutes. Pour the cooked raspberries, the jam, and orange liqueur into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until smooth. Chill.

COEUR A LA CREME



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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

1 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup sugar
2 egg whites
1 cup (8 ounces) plain organic or low-fat natural yogurt (without any added thickeners such as carrageenan or pectin)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Raspberry coulis
Fresh raspberries for garnish

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 A LA CREME



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup/250 ml mascarpone or whipped cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup/125 ml heavy cream
3 tablespoons sugar
Zest of 1 lemon, optional
2 egg whites
Fresh berries, for serving

Steps:

  • Rub the cheese through a sieve to make smooth. Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks with the sugar and fold into the cheese. Add lemon zest if using. Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold them in to the mixture as well. Turn the mixture into cheesecloth-lined heart molds (these are porcelain with perforated bottoms, available in specialty kitchenware shops.) Set on a rack set in a casserole dish or on a baking pan, cover and refrigerate overnight to drain.
  • Just before serving, unmold. Serve with more sweetened heavy cream poured over, and berries.
  • Cook's Note: If you do not have a coeur a la creme mold, simply line a fine mesh sieve with cheesecloth and set over a bowl. It may not be heart-shaped but it will taste just as delicious.
  • Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell. For recipes that call for eggs that are raw or undercooked when the dish is served use shell eggs that have been treated to destroy Salmonella, by pasteurization or another approved method.

CHOCOLATE COEURS A LA CREME



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     dessert

Time 12h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate, melted, plus 1 cup melted
Dash orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
18 fresh strawberries, washed and patted dry
1 dozen shortbread cookies

Steps:

  • Using an electric standing mixer, fitted with wire attachment, add the heavy cream. Whip the cream to soft peaks. Set the cream aside. Change the wire attachment to a paddle attachment. In another bowl, cream the cream cheese, 1/2 cup melted chocolate, and orange liqueur. Mix thoroughly, scraping down the sides of the bowl, occasionally. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
  • Line 6 small heart-shaped ceramic molds with dampened cheesecloth, allow the cheesecloth to hang over the sides of the mold. Fill each mold with the chocolate filling. Fold the overlapping cheesecloth over the filling, covering tightly. Place the molds on a baking sheet and refrigerate overnight, at least 12 hours. Remove the hearts from the molds and discard the cheesecloth.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip each strawberry in the 1 cup melted chocolate, about 3/4 of the strawberry. Place the strawberries on the baking sheet and chill the berries until the chocolate is set, about 4 to 6 hours. Serve the hearts on individual plates with the strawberries and cookies.

COEUR A LA CREME



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Provided by Food Network

Time 9h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces fresh ricotta
Pinch of salt
1 cup well-chilled heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel, or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Dried apricot and raisin sauce with Galiano as an accompaniment (recipe follows)
1 large or 8 small coeur a la creme molds
1 pound dried apricots
1/2 cup finely diced glaceed cherries
1/2 cup finely diced angelica, or citron
1 vanilla bean, split
1 cup sugar, or to taste
1/4 cup Galiano
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine well the cream cheese, ricotta, salt, sugar, lemon peel and vanilla. Fold in the heavy cream which has been beaten until soft peaks have formed.
  • Wet cheese cloth and squeeze out excess moisture. Line mold or molds with a double thickness of cheese cloth, cut large enough to fold back over filled mold. Spoon cheese mixture into mold and fold the cheese cloth over the top. Place mold on a rack over a pan. Let it drain overnight in the refrigerator. To serve, unwrap, invert and unmold onto a plate and spoon Apricot Sauce over the top.
  • In a saucepan cover the apricots with hot water and add the vanilla bean. Let stand for 30 minutes. Add the sugar and simmer the apricots for 40 minutes, stirring frequently, or until soft. Drain the fruits, discarding the vanilla bean and reserving the liquid, and transfer them to a serving dish. Add the cherries and angelica. Reduce cooking liquid until it is syrupy and stir in the galiano. Pour syrup while still hot over fruit. Stir in lemon juice. Add water to thin sauce to desired consistency. Let cool. Chill, covered; until ready to serve.
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups

HERB COEUR A LA CREME



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup heavy cream
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons minced scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip until smooth. With the mixer on low, slowly add the cream and then the lemon zest, lemon juice, scallions, dill, chives, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Whisk until firm.
  • Line a 6-inch coeur a la creme mold or a 6-inch sieve with a few layers of cheesecloth, allowing the excess to drape over the sides. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the cheesecloth and smooth the top. Fold the excess cheesecloth over the top of the creme. Suspend the sieve over a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • When ready to serve, discard the liquid that has collected in the bowl and invert the creme onto a plate. Serve chilled with crackers.

COEUR à LA CRèME



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Top velvety individual custards with fresh berries for an attractive, tasty dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin (2 teaspoons)
2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
4 oz (half 8-oz package) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
4 oz (half 8-oz package) fat-free cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups fresh raspberries, blackberries, blueberries or combination

Steps:

  • In 1-quart saucepan, place water; sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand 1 minute to soften. Heat over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
  • In food processor, place remaining ingredients except berries. Cover; process 1 to 2 minutes, stopping processor to scrape down sides as needed, until very smooth. Stir in cooled gelatin mixture.
  • Line 3-cup shallow heart-shaped mold or bowl with cheesecloth, leaving cloth hanging over side of mold. Pour in cheese mixture; fold cloth loosely over top. Refrigerate at least 4 hours until just firm or overnight.
  • Place serving plate upside down over mold; turn plate and mold over. Remove mold. Garnish with berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

COEUR à LA CRèME



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Provided by Anne Willan

Categories     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Egg     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     No-Cook     Valentine's Day     Strawberry     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups fresh cheese
1 cup heavy cream
3 egg whites
1 quart fresh strawberries or raspberries
sugar or vanilla sugar

Steps:

  • Line each mold with a piece of the cheesecloth (this is not essential but it gives the dessert a neat patterned finish). In a large bowl, whisk the cheese and cream until smooth, adding a little more cream if necessary so the cheese falls easily from the spoon. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff. Gradually fold them into the cheese and cream.
  • Spoon the mixture into the mold or molds, set on a tray and cover. Leave to drain in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours and up to 36 hours.
  • An hour or two before serving, hull the strawberries, reserving 6-8 for decoration, or pick over the raspberries. Turn each mold on to a serving plate.
  • Decorate with whole, unhulled strawberries or raspberries. Chill until serving. Sprinkle the remaining prepared berries with 1-2 teaspoons sugar and leave to macerate until serving.

COEURS à LA CRèME WITH BLACKBERRIES



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Categories     Mixer     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Valentine's Day     Bastille Day     Cream Cheese     Blackberry     Summer     Chill     Sour Cream     Ramekin     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

For coeurs à la crème
3/4 pound cream cheese, softened
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
3 tablespoons confectioners sugar, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
For topping
2 (1/2-pint) containers blackberries (11 ounce)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cassis (optional)
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Special Equipment
6 (1/3-cup) ceramic coeur à la crème molds and cheesecloth

Steps:

  • Make coeurs:
  • Beat together cream cheese, sour cream, confectioners sugar, vanilla, juice, and a pinch of salt with an electric mixer until smooth. Force mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl to remove any fine lumps.
  • Line molds with a single layer of dampened cheesecloth and divide cheese mixture among molds, smoothing tops. Fold overhanging cheesecloth over tops, pressing it lightly. Refrigerate molds in a shallow pan or dish (to catch drips) at least 4 hours.
  • Make topping:
  • Mash half of blackberries with granulated sugar. Stir in remaining whole berries, cassis, and juice, then macerate, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
  • Unmold coeurs and carefully peel off cheesecloth. Let coeurs stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving. Spoon topping over coeurs.

COEUR A LA CREME WITH APRICOT SAUCE



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You will need 1 large or 8 small coeur a la creme molds for this recipe. You can makeshift by gathering the La Creme in a cheesecloth and sticking a skewer thru the knot and hang it from a large measuring cup to get balls of La Creme. The presentation may not be as elegant, but the taste is still sure to please. Time does not inlude overnight refrigeration. Angelica is an aromatic and graceful herb. It is a member of the Parsley family, and is known mostly for it's candied stems for cake decorating, as well as the leaves for teas, tisanes, jams and desserts. It is known as 'Herb of the Angels' (hence the name) because it was believed to have ancient medicinal properties.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened or 8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup heavy cream, beaten to soft peaks
1 lb dried apricot, diced
1/2 cup cherries, finely diced (glaceed)
1/2 cup angelica, finely diced or 1/2 cup citron
1 vanilla bean, split
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup Galliano
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • LA CREME: In a large bowl combine well the cream cheese, ricotta, salt, sugar, lemon peel and vanilla. Fold in the heavy cream which has been beaten until soft peaks have formed.
  • Wet cheese cloth and squeeze out excess moisture. Line mold or molds with a double thickness of cheese cloth, cut large enough to fold back over filled mold.
  • Spoon cheese mixture into mold and fold the cheese cloth over the top. Place mold on a rack over a pan. Let it drain overnight in the refrigerator.
  • APRICOT SAUCE: Place apricots and vanilla bean in a saucepan with just enough boiling water to cover them. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Add the sugar and simmer the apricots for 40 minutes, stirring frequently, or until soft. Drain the fruits, discarding the vanilla bean and reserving the liquid, and transfer the fruits to a serving dish.
  • Add the cherries and Angelica to the liquid. Reduce cooking liquid until it is syrupy. Stir in the Galliano and lemon juice.
  • Pour hot syrup over fruit. Let cool, then chill covered until ready to serve.
  • TO SERVE: unwrap, invert, and unmold the La Creme onto a plate and spoon Apricot Sauce over the top.

SAVORY COEURS A LA CREME



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You can serve these cheese hearts alone or as part of a cheese board including other varieties and crackers or bread.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces mascarpone cheese
8 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Endive, leaves separated, for serving

Steps:

  • Line 4 Coeur a la Creme molds with a double layer of cheesecloth, and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Stir together cheeses, cream, and salt in a bowl. Transfer to a food processor; pulse until just smooth (be careful not to overprocess or the mixture may become too soft to hold its shape).
  • Divide cheese mixture among prepared molds, and smooth tops. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove plastic. Use cheesecloth as handles to remove individual cheese mixtures. Turn out onto a cheese tray, and remove cheesecloth. Serve with endive.

COEURS A LA CREME



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For a sweeter version of this tangy dish, use vanilla yogurt.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 sheets phyllo dough (7 by 13 inches), available in the frozen-food section of your supermarket
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 cup cottage cheese
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup plain yogurt
1 pomegranate (optional)
12 edible sweetheart rose petals (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean, dry work surface; cover remaining sheets with a damp kitchen towel. Using a pastry brush, brush phyllo lightly with melted butter. Place 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar in a fine sieve; dust phyllo with sugar. Top with a second sheet of phyllo dough. Brush with melted butter; dust with sugar. Continue this process with the remaining 5 sheets of phyllo dough.
  • Fold the stack in half, forming a 7-by-6 1/2-inch rectangle; transfer to baking sheet. Chill until the butter solidifies, about 10 minutes.
  • Using a coeur a la creme mold as a guide, cut out 4 hearts from the layered phyllo dough with a paring knife; remove excess dough from the baking sheet, and discard.
  • Bake phyllo hearts until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack until cool. Store in an airtight container.
  • Cut out four 6-inch squares of cheesecloth. Dampen squares with water, line the coeur a la creme molds, and set aside.
  • Place cottage cheese and 1 tablespoon sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Process until smooth, about 2 1/2 minutes. Add cream cheese; pulse until smooth, about 1 minute. Add yogurt, and pulse 15 seconds. Divide cheese mixture evenly among molds, about 3/4 cup per mold. Fold the overhanging cheesecloth over the tops. Place molds on an unlined baking pan, and transfer to refrigerator. Allow mixture to drain 4 hours or overnight.
  • If using, cut pomegranate in half, and reserve 2 tablespoons seeds for garnish. Transfer the remaining seeds to the bowl of a food processor; puree 30 seconds. Transfer puree to a fine sieve set over a medium bowl. Using the back of a ladle, push down on pulp to extract juice. Whisk remaining teaspoon sugar into juice.
  • When ready to serve, place the reserved phyllo hearts on plates. Lift cheesecloth from molds, and invert the cheese hearts onto the phyllo hearts; remove cheesecloth. Drizzle the juice over the assembled hearts. Garnish desserts with pomegranate seeds and rose petals, if using; serve immediately.

COEUR à LA CRèME WITH ROASTED STRAWBERRY SAUCE



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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

For the coeur à la crème:
2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 ounces fresh goat cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Pinch of kosher salt
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
For the strawberry sauce:
1/2 pound strawberries (about 2 cups), hulled, quartered
2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Finely grated lemon zest (for serving)
Special Equipment:
2 (4") coeur à la crème molds; cheesecloth

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



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This delicious recipe for coeur a la creme is courtesy of Anne Willan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Holidays & Events     Valentine's Day Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups creme fraiche, chilled
4 large egg whites
Fresh raspberries or strawberries, for serving
Sugar, for serving
Chantilly Cream, for serving
Dragees

Steps:

  • Line six 3/4 cup individual or a 1 quart coeur a la creme mold with cheesecloth; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip creme fraiche until soft peaks form. In a second bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk egg whites until stiff. Fold about a quarter of the egg whites into the creme fraiche, and then fold mixture into remaining egg whites.
  • Spoon mixture into prepared molds, filling well into the corners. Cover with plastic wrap and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, at least 8 hours and up to 36 hours.
  • Invert each mold onto a plate and remove mold. Spread chantilly cream over the surface of the coeur a la creme and surround with berries. Place a dragee at the top center of the heart to create a necklace "clasp."

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will result in the best flavor and texture for your coeurs à la crème.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will develop the gluten in the flour, which will make the cœurs à la crème tough.
  • Be patient when cooking the cœurs à la crème. It takes time for the centers to cook through, so don't rush the process.
  • Serve the cœurs à la crème warm, with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Coeurs à la crème are a delicious and classic French dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their creamy centers and delicate flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give cœurs à la crème a try.

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