Red and Green Grapes with Creme Fraiche
In French cooking, creme fraiche (krem FRESH) is often served with fresh fruit. Its nutty, tangy flavor blends delightfully with sweet grapes in this easy dessert.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
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Creme Fraiche (see below)
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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2 cups seedless red grapes
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1 cup seedless green grapes
Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl stir together Creme Fraiche, brown sugar, and vanilla; set aside.
2.
Toss together red and green grapes. Spoon grapes into dessert dishes. Drizzle with Creme Fraiche mixture. Makes 6 servings.
Creme Fraiche
In a small mixing bowl stir together 1/4 cup whipping cream (not ultrapasteurized) and 1/4 cup dairy sour cream. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature for 2 to 5 hours or until mixture thickens. When thickened, cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving time. Stir before serving.
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare Creme Fraiche mixture and let stand at room temperature for 2 to 5 hours or until mixture thickens. Cover and chill up to 2 days.
Nutrition information
Calories 134, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 12 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 7%, Vitamin C 14%, Calcium 2%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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