Orange and raspberry verrines

Dessert - Orange and raspberry verrines by Janina P. - Recipia

Orange and raspberry verrines are chilled desserts with fruit layered in glasses and juice set with gelatin. The cream cheese and mascarpone stay soft between the layers, while the strained raspberries make a smooth layer with a lovely color. I like serving them very cold, when the layers show clearly. Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 2 minutes. Rest: 3 hours and 20 minutes. Total time: 3 hours and 42 minutes. Servings: 6. About 350 kcal and 12 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

  • 3 oranges
  • 250 ml orange juice
  • 1 sachet vanilla sugar (8 g)
  • 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin (or 2 gelatin sheets or 1 teaspoon agar-agar)
  • 30 ml cold water
  • 250 g raspberries
  • 400 g cottage cheese (or cream cheese or thick Greek yogurt)
  • 200 g mascarpone cheese
  • 50 g sugar
  • 20 g flaked almonds

Preparation

1. Peel the oranges, removing the white pith, then cut the flesh into small cubes and reserve the juice that runs off. Divide the cubes among three glasses and put 80 g raspberries in the other three, saving 20 g for decoration. 2. Let the powdered gelatin bloom in 30 ml cold water for 2-3 minutes. If using gelatin sheets, soak them in cold water and drain before using. 3. Mix the juice from the oranges with the 250 ml orange juice and vanilla sugar. Heat over low heat for 2 minutes without letting it boil; for agar-agar, stir it into the cold juice and boil the juice for 1 minute. Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm juice, then pour in just enough to cover the fruit in the glasses. Put the glasses in the freezer for 20 minutes, until the layer sets. 4. Mix the cottage cheese, mascarpone and sugar. Divide the cream among all the glasses. Top the orange glasses with the remaining cubes, cover with the remaining juice and sprinkle with the flaked almonds. 5. Blend the remaining 150 g raspberries and pass the purée through a sieve to remove the seeds. Mix the purée with the remaining juice and pour it over the raspberry glasses; decorate with the reserved berries. 6. Refrigerate all the glasses for at least 3 hours before serving.

Notes

You can make them ahead and keep them covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. The white pith on the oranges can make the juice bitter, so remove it well, and save the juice that runs off the flesh for the layers. You can use frozen raspberries after thawing, but drain off the liquid before adding them to the glasses so the base doesn't get watery. I don't rush the cooling between layers; the juice needs to set before I add the cream. If the juice layer is still soft after chilling, the gelatin may not have dissolved completely. I serve them cold, with black tea; the dessert contains dairy and almonds.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use agar-agar instead of gelatin?

Yes, use 1 teaspoon agar-agar. It needs to boil in the juice for 1 minute to activate.

Can I replace the raspberries with other berries?

Yes, blueberries or blackcurrants work well. After straining, leave the purée in the sieve for 5 minutes if it seems very runny.

How do I get a smooth cream without lumps?

Leave the cheeses at room temperature for 15 minutes before mixing them. Cottage cheese can stay a little grainy, while cream cheese gives a smoother texture.

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Category: Dessert Author: Janina P. Views: 1237 Date: 19.10.2024
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