Summer Berries with Lemon Cr�me Fra�che
Source of Recipe
From "Sunday Brunch" by Betty Rosbottom
Recipe Introduction
"This dish makes a beautiful addition to a spring or summer brunch menu. Although I love to use a mix of seasonal berries, you can opt for a single variety with equally tempting results. The fruit is mounded in wine glasses and topped with spoonfuls of cr�me fra�che that is scented with lemon and sweetened with a hint of sugar."
List of Ingredients
Lemon Cr�me Fra�che:
◦ 1 cup cr�me fra�che
◦ 3 � tablespoons sugar
◦ 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
◦ 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
◦ 4 cups mixed berries, such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries
◦ 4 mint sprigs for garnish
Recipe
For the Lemon Cr�me Fra�che:
Place the cr�me fra�che in a medium, nonreactive bowl. Add the sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice and whisk well to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until very cold, at least one hour. (The cr�me fra�che can be prepared 2 days ahead; keep covered and refrigerated.)
Rinse the berries and gently pat dry. If using strawberries, hull and halve (or quarter if large) lengthwise. Place the berries in a large bowl and gently toss to combine.
Divide the berries among four wide-mouthed wine glasses, martini glasses, or dessert bowls. Drizzle each serving with about � cup of the cr�me fra�che and garnish with a mint sprig.
Serve immediately.
Serves 4
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