Mascerated Berries with Vanilla Cream
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
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
