Broiled Berries & Cream

By stancec44

You can make this easy and flexible dessert in individual 6-ounce ramekins or in a single 10-inch ovenproof skillet. Individual ramekins can be filled and refrigerated up to a day in advance.

Ingredients

• 1 cup crème fraîche
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4 cups fresh or frozen berries, preferably a mix
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from portlandoregonian.or.newsmemory.com

Preparation

Step 1

Position an oven rack 4 to 6 inches from the broiler element; heat the broiler.

Meanwhile, whisk together the crème fraîche, heavy cream, lemon zest, vanilla extract and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl, until smooth.

Divide the berries among individual ramekins or arrange them in the skillet.

Pour the crème fraîche mixture evenly over the berries. Sprinkle the light brown sugar on top.

Broil for 3 to 6 minutes, watching closely to avoid scorching or bubbling over, until the brown sugar has caramelized and the crème fraîche mixture is thick and bubbling.

Serve hot.