Berry Brandy Toddies With Raspberries And Cream Recipes

STEWED FRESH BERRIES

Steps:

• Combine a half-pint of raspberries, all the blueberries, sugar, zest and 1/3 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook uncovered over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes. The juice will become a syrup and the berries will be slightly cooked. Off the heat, stir in the remaining raspberries and the framboise, if desired.

BERRY-BRANDY TODDIES WITH RASPBERRIES AND CREAM

Steps:

• Divide mixture between two snifters; serve with:
• Fresh raspberries
• Whipped cream

BOOZY BERRIES AND CREAM

Steps:

• For the cream: In a saucepan, bring some water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Have a mixing bowl ready that will fit over the top of the pan but not sink all the way in.
• Put the egg yolks in the mixing bowl off heat. Add the granulated sugar and whisk until the yolks start to turn pale. Place the mixing bowl over the saucepan with the simmering water. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add to the egg mixture. Slowly add the rum and whisk to combine. Cook over the simmering water until thick, using a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl, about 5 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool.
• For the orange liqueur raspberries: Add the raspberries, confectioners' sugar, orange liqueur and orange zest to a bowl and mix together. Let macerate for 1 hour.
• To assemble: Pile the fruit into 6 individual martini glasses and top with the cream. Crush a cookie over each one and garnish with mint.

BERRY CREAM DREAM

Steps:

• Place raspberry rum, raspberry schnapps, strawberry juice concentrate, strawberries, ice cubes, water, and sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth then add cream. Blend until just incorporated. Serve in tall glasses.

BRANDIED RASPBERRIES

Steps:

• Fill a 1-quart jar with raspberries.
• Pour in 1 cup sugar and cover with brandy or Cognac.
• Close the jar and let sit 4 days, shaking the jar occasionally to make sure the sugar dissolves.
• Store in a cool dark place; refrigerate after 1 month. Keeps 1 year.

RASPBERRY & LEMON BRANDY BASKETS

Steps:

• Reserve a few raspberries for decoration. Put the rest in a bowl and mash roughly with a fork. Fold in the fromage frais and the lemon curd and divide the mixture between the brandy snap baskets. Top with the remaining raspberries and almonds, then serve straight away.

BERRY & BRANDY CREAM PALATE CLEANSER (OR DESSERT)

Steps:

• In a blender, combine 1st 6 ingredients and blend until berries are fully pureed and mixture is creamy.
• Gently fold in 2 tbsp of chopped pecans and divide mixture among 8 small serving glasses approximately 4 ounces in size.
• Top each serving with a few pieces of the remaining 1 tbsp of chopped pecans and chill for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
• NOTES: The yield is 8 3-oz servings as a palate cleanser after a savory course of an elegant meal. As a light dessert, I suggest 6 4-0z servings w/a sml berry, scattered choc shavings, a mint or a cookie to dress it up.