Whipped Cream And Berries With Spiced Maple Syrup

Name: Whipped Cream And Berries With Spiced Maple Syrup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pure maple syrup; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 star anise; 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves; Pinch of kosher salt; 1/4 cup heavy cream, (chilled); 1/4 cup creme fraiche, (chilled); 2 teaspoons spiced syrup; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3 cups mixed berries, (rinsed and halved or quartered if large); 2 tablespoons chopped Marcona or peeled almonds (optional)

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This is a great light dessert that's full of bright flavors and a satisfying variety of textures: creamy whipped creme fraiche, vibrant berries, a sweet spiced syrup and marcona almonds. If you have any leftover syrup, it's lovely in coffee!

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Calories

286

Author:

Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

For The Syrup:

1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
Pinch of kosher salt

For The Cream:

1/4 cup heavy cream, (chilled)
1/4 cup creme fraiche, (chilled)
2 teaspoons spiced syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For The Assembly:

3 cups mixed berries, (rinsed and halved or quartered if large)
2 tablespoons chopped Marcona or peeled almonds (optional)

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Instructions

Special equipment: 4 coupe glasses or dessert dishes
In a small saucepan, combine the syrup, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the spices. Cool to room temperature.
In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, creme fraiche, 2 teaspoons of the spiced syrup and vanilla. Using a large whisk or handheld mixer, beat until the cream thickens and soft peaks begin to form (careful not to over whip).
Divide the berries among 4 coupe glasses or dessert dishes. Dollop with the whipped creme fraiche and drizzle with 1 to 2 teaspoons of the syrup. Sprinkle with almonds, if using. Leftover syrup will keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator in a sealed jar.