‘Berry Dessert Cups
Six pounds of blackberries and twenty pounds of peaches recently invaded my humble abode. After figuring out a fun way to use the peaches, I moved onto the blackberries. I turned to Twitter once again for ideas. Twitter is by far my favorite resource.
Aaron Levy @bigalittlea suggested I make soup. Unaware of the concept of reducing fruit to a “soup” I eagerly asked for more information. He explained that I could combine the blackberries with some wine, sugar and a few other ingredients to make a reduction I could use as a dessert and pointed me to a recipe.
Never at a loss for a reason to eat cake I decided to pick up some dessert cups to pair with the soup. I adorned the dessert cups with a dollop of whipped cream. You can make this recipe with any berries you have on hand. I cannot wait to try this with cranberries for a simple holiday dessert.
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‘Berry Dessert Cups (adapted from Food.com)
Ingredients:
1 cup merlot
1 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups blackberries
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons cold water
Directions:
1.) Place blackberries, water, wine, lemon juice and sugar in large pot.
2.) Bring to a boil, then turn down the burner to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
3.) Turn the burner off and allow mixture to cool.
4.) Once the mixture is cooled, place it in a food processor and mix well.
5.) Strain processed liquid through a strainer, mashing the pulp through with the back of a spoon.
6.) Return the strained liquid to the pot and add in 2 tablespoons of cold water.
7.) Cook until desired thickness.
8.) Return the mixture to the food processor and add whipping cream and orange zest.
9.) Chill overnight.
10.) Serve in dessert cups, as a topping on pound cake or by itself in a small ramekin. Serve cold with a dollop of whipped cream.
Servings: 6-8
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Lisa~~ — August 28, 2011 @ 5:59 PM
Gorgeous and I bet they tasted wonderful.
Lisa~~
Cook Lisa Cook
Wendy replied: — August 28th, 2011 @ 6:09 PM
Thanks Lisa! Let’s just say it’s almost impossible to eat just one. Definitely worth the splurge.
Denise @ Creative Kitchen — August 29, 2011 @ 8:00 AM
These look so beautiful and tasty! I love blackberries!! What a clever use of them.
Wendy replied: — August 29th, 2011 @ 8:19 AM
Denise I had never heard of ‘berry “soup” before I asked around for ideas on what to make. This was definitely a fun way to do something new with my stash of berries.
leslie — August 29, 2011 @ 8:18 AM
MMMMM>..so pretty AND delicious
Wendy replied: — August 29th, 2011 @ 8:22 AM
Thanks Leslie!
Feast on the Cheap — August 29, 2011 @ 9:00 AM
So pretty! What a great idea
Wendy replied: — August 29th, 2011 @ 11:01 AM
Thanks so much!
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time — August 29, 2011 @ 9:10 AM
Not only do those look delicious, but the color is absolutely gorgeous. You did a beautiful job with the soup. I like it in the cake cup so much more than just in a bowl. Very creative.
Wendy replied: — August 29th, 2011 @ 11:02 AM
Agreed. It works great in a bowl but it is so much better in the cake cup.
Carolyn — August 29, 2011 @ 2:38 PM
These are just gorgeous. A perfect size too, automatic portion control!
Wendy replied: — August 29th, 2011 @ 7:07 PM
Thanks Carolyn! The goal is to eat just one but they are so delish it’s hard not to have two.
briarrose — August 29, 2011 @ 7:31 PM
Almost too pretty to eat. Beautiful job on these.
Magic of Spice — September 1, 2011 @ 4:44 PM
Gorgeous and more gorgeous…a beautiful treat!
Kate @ Food Babbles — September 2, 2011 @ 8:30 AM
Yum!! These look fantastic! What a great use for all those wonderful berries.
Carrie @ poet in the pantry — September 2, 2011 @ 3:44 PM
Those look so delicious! Pretty, yes, but not too pretty to eat. I bet they were absolutely wonderful!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos — September 6, 2011 @ 4:57 PM
These look delish! What a clever idea!