Russian Cream

By AnneS

Layered parfait with raspberries (or strawberries)

Ingredients

• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 package (10 oz) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
• Fresh raspberries and sprigs of mint

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over the cold water; let sand for 1 minute. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat; set aside.

In another saucepan, heat whipping cream and sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is lukewarm. Remove from the heat, stir in gelatin mixture until completely dissolved. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Stir in sour cream and vanilla. In each of 4 parfait glasses, place a scant 1/4 cupful of cream mixture; top each with a rounded tablespoonful of raspberries. Repeat layers. Top each with a scant 1/4 cup of cream mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Just before serving, garnish with fresh raspberries and mit. YIELD: 4 servings.