Mascerated Berries with Vanilla Cream

Name: Mascerated Berries with Vanilla Cream
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups fresh mixed berries (scant 2 pounds), divided; ¾ cup sugar; ¼ cup fresh orange juice; 1 whole vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, or 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup chilled heavy cream; ⅓ cup sour cream; ¼ cup sugar

Fresh mixed berries are gently macerated with sugar and orange juice, then served with a luxurious vanilla-scented whipped cream made with heavy cream and sour cream for extra richness.

6 servings

2 hr 10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•6 cups fresh mixed berries (scant 2 pounds), divided
•¾ cup sugar
•¼ cup fresh orange juice
•1 whole vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, or 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
•1 cup chilled heavy cream
•⅓ cup sour cream
•¼ cup sugar

Cooking Instructions

1.
Using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon, mash 1 cup berries with sugar and orange juice in a large bowl until sugar begins to dissolve. Gently stir in remaining 5 cups berries; let sit at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until berries are juicy, 1-2 hours.
120 min
2.
Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into a medium bowl. Add chilled cream, sour cream, and sugar. Using a whisk or electric mixer, beat until soft peaks form. DO AHEAD: Cream can be made 30 minutes ahead. Cover and chill.
10 min