Macerated Berries with Vanilla Cream

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Source: Bon Appétit [p. ]

Serves: 6

Ingredients

Berries

  • 6 c fresh mixed berries (scant 2 pounds), divided
  • 3/4 c sugar
  • 1/4 c orange juice

Vanilla Cream

  • 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, or 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 c chilled heavy cream
  • 1/3 c sour cream
  • 1/4 c sugar

Steps

  1. Using potato masher, mash 1 cup berries with sugar and orange juice in a large bowl, dissolving sugar. Gently stir in remaining 5 cups berries. Let set at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until berries are juicy, 1-2 hours.

  2. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into a medium bowl. Add chilled cream, sour cream, and sugar. Beat until soft peaks form. Cream can be made 30 minutes ahead. Cover and chill.

Notes

Log

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