Blackberry And Vodka Sorbet With Mixed Berries Food

BLACKBERRY AND VODKA SORBET WITH MIXED BERRIES

Steps:

• Place blackberries into blender, and process until smooth.
• Press the puree through a sieve or strainer into a medium-sized bowl, discarding seeds.
• Add 3/4 cup of sugar, 1/3 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup of vodka, the lemon juice and liqueur to the blackberry puree, stirring well.
• Pour mixture into ice cream freezer, and freeze according to the manufacturer instructions. When complete, spoon sorbet into freezer-safe container; cover and freeze until firm.
• Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, the remaining 1/3 cup lime juice, strawberries, blueberries, and 1/3 cup of vodka in a large bowl, stirring gently. Let stand 2 hours.
• Spoon 3/4 cup of strawberry mix into dessert glasses and top with 1/2 cup of sorbet.

GRAPEFRUIT MERINGUE NESTS WITH MIXED BERRIES

Steps:

• PREPARE MERINGUE NESTS:
• Preheat oven to 200°F.
• Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
• In large bowl, with mixer on high speed, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks from.
• Sprinkle in sugar 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until sugar dissovles and meringue stands in stiff, glossy peaks when beaters are lifted.
• With large rubber spatula, gently fold grapefruit peel into meringue until well combined.
• Divide mixture into 8 even mounds (heaping 1/4 cup measuring cup) on prepared sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
• Pressing back of spoon into center of each meringue, form mounds into 3 inch round nests.
• Bake 2 hours or until firm.
• Turn off oven; leave meringues in oven 1 hour or overnight to dry.
• When dry, carefully remove from parchment.
• Meringues can be stored in tightly sealed container at room temp up to 2 weeks.
• PREPARE BERRIES:.
• In large bowl, combine blueberries, raspberries, and half of strawberries.
• In 12 inch skillet, combine sugar and grapefruit juice.
• Heat to boiling on medium, stirring occasionally.
• Boil 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves and mixture is clear pink.
• Add the first half of strawberries and cook 1-3 minutes or until berries release their juices and have softened slightly.
• Pour mixture over un-cooked berries in large bowl.
• Stir gently until well combined.
• Place meringue nexts on serving plates.
• Divid berries among nests and drizzle grapefruit syrup all around.
• Serve immediately.

WHIPPED RICOTTA WITH HONEY AND MIXED BERRIES

Steps:

• Blend ricotta cheese, cream cheese, 2 Tablespoons sugar, honey and vanilla in processor until very smooth.
• Transfer to bowl.
• Cover bowl and refrigerate until ricotta mixture is slightly set, about 2 hours.
• Combine berries, lemon juice and remaining 2 Tablespoons sugar in a large bowl; toss to coat.
• Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Divide ricotta mixture among 6 wineglasses & then top with berries.
• Serve and enjoy!

CHOCOLATE BARK WITH MIXED NUTS AND DRIED BERRIES

Steps:

• Melt chocolate over double boiler until smooth and velvety. Spread evenly onto a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
• Top with pistachios, almonds and cherries. Cool for about 40 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.

BLACKBERRY LIQUEUR

Steps:

• Shake together the water, vodka and sugar to dissolve sugar.
• Gently mix together with the blackberries, taking care not to cut or crush the berries.
• Leave to infuse about 10-12 days until the berries have lost most of their color.
• Pour thru a fine strainer and discard the berries.
• Pour into decorative bottles.