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Coeur a la Creme

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

4

(10x10-inch) squares cheesecloth

1

(8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature

1

cup crème fraîche or sour cream

6

tablespoons powdered sugar, divided

1

teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1

/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

1

pound small strawberries, hulled, quartered (about 1 2/3 cups)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Rinse cheesecloth under water; squeeze until just damp. Line each of four 3- to 4-inch coeur à la crème molds with 1 square of cheesecloth. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, crème fraîche, 4 tablespoons powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in large bowl until smooth, about 4 minutes. Press through fine strainer; divide among molds. Fold cheesecloth over. Place molds in shallow baking dish; cover with plastic wrap. Chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.

    Step 2

    Stir strawberries with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; let stand 30 minutes. Unwrap molds; invert onto plates. Spoon strawberries around and serve.