Colorado Crème or Russian Crème

Recipe via: http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2010/09/colorado-creme.html Recipe Source: from Hollie

Classy, creamy, smooth and rich, this simplifed pot de crème (a fancy French custard that is baked and chilled) Not only is it easy to make but it tastes simply amazing!!

*Makes about 4 cups of “Crème” enough for about 6 dessert-sized portions

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin

½ cup sugar

2 cups heavy cream
1 ½ cups light or regular sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Assortment of fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)

DIRECTIONS:

In a medium saucepan, stir together the gelatin, sugar and heavy cream until well combined.

Set the saucepan on the stovetop burner and set the heat to low, stirring until the sugar and gelatin are dissolved and the mixture is barely warm to the touch. Be careful not to overheat the mixture – the purpose is simply to heat slightly to dissolve the sugar and gelatin.

Remove the pot from the heat and fold in the sour cream and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined.

Pour the mixture into ramekins, dessert cups, small glass bowls or pots de crème.

Chill for 2-3 hours or up to overnight.

Just before serving, spoon fresh berries on top.

I’ve made this before and we call it Russian Creme and served it in homemade chocolate bowls (made with water balloons dipped in chocolate) and berries and those cute long, tube pirouette cookies! So elegant!

As for the gelatin granules, I didn’t have that issue, but now that you bring it up, it might be wise to add a step in the recipe to pour the warmed mixture through a fine mesh strainer before spooning into serving dishes. The other tip that might work is to sprinkle the gelatin over the cream and let it sit for 5-6 minutes before whisking in the sugar and warming it. I know when I’ve used gelatin in other applications (like frostings, etc.) the recipe usually calls to soften the gelatin before warming.


We especially like the triple berry frozen blend from Costco. I think it has marionberries, raspberries and blueberries. Thaw and mix a bit of sugar in and spoon on top. Delish!