coeur `a la crème

Can't think of a better choice to celebrate Valentine's Day.
This was love on a plate and we ALL loved it !


Per Nana~

I guess I don't read instructions well because I didn't realize Dorie's

 mold had holes on the bottom and that we were supposed to drain this. 

(Yes, using the cheesecloth should have been the clue) 

 I creamed the cheese and added vanilla and creme de cassis and at 

this point it looked and tasted delicious.  After whipping the heavy cream 

and folding it into the cream cheese, I poured the mixture into the bowl 

lined with cheesecloth.  I thought that when left overnight in the refrigerator

 it would firm up but was surprised that it was still pretty soft. However

 when I sliced the first piece it did stay together. 

 I served a small piece to Hubby with Penzey's "Raspberry Enlightenment"

 sauce, then another  slice with Sarabeth's Cranberry relish and

 for myself, I drizzled chocolate  sauce on top.  Sorry to report that it 

was only Hershey's chocolate, but it was delicious all the same. 

 Dorie said this would keep in the refrigerator for a few days but I 

decided to try freezing individual portions for another time.

  I'm not sure if this will work out, but I have frozen cheese cake and

 whipped cream before so we will see if this works.  I will certainly 

make this again- it is so delicious. 

Per Tricia~

Love love love love love.

 

And that is not just because it is Valentine's Day. 

 This dish was off the charts. Like cheesecake, but lighter. 

Seriously quick and easy (especially if you let the Kitchenaid whip up

 that heavy cream) and with few, common and inexpensive ingredients. 

I got some fresh raspberries and then also made a raspberry coulis from 

frozen  berries.  The sauce was a huge hit as well and I am glad I tempted

 the god's  by using Splenda instead (I was not sure how this would fair on 

the stove top) and it turned out fabulous.

  This is one of the best recipes I have tried in a long time, FFWD 

or otherwise.  A new all time favorite. My hubby loved it and my

 younger  son and his girlfriend gave it two thumbs up with many

 questions about "isn't there anything else in it ?"  No one could

 believe anything so easy could taste so good. Enough said.

Happy French Friday ~