Russian Raspberry Food

RUSSIAN RASPBERRY

Steps:

• Mix together fruit juices and sugar in a mug.
• Top with boiled water & a slice of lemon.

RUSSIAN RASPBERRY CREME

Steps:

• I small heavy saucepan, combine whipping cream and sugar. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, set aside.
• In another saucepan, combine water and gelatin. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Stir over medium heat until gelatin dissolves. Add to whipping cream mixture, and place in medium bowl. Add vanilla and sour cream, mixing well.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes or until mixtures thickens. Meanwhile, make raspberry sauce.
• Place raspberries in food processor. Cover and blend until pureed. Press berries through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard seeds.
• Stir together sugar and cornstarch. Put puree, sugar, and lemon juice in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Continue to stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
• Remove cream from fridge. Spoon about 1/4 cup into the bottom of each of 6 parfait, wine, or cordial glasses. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of raspberry sauce and add another 1/4 cup of cream mixture. Drizzle whatever sauce remains and swirl with a small metal spatula.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 4. To serve, top with a fresh raspberry and fresh herbs.

RUSSIAN CREAM

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In another saucepan, heat whipping cream and sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is lukewarm. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin mixture until completely dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes., Stir in sour cream and vanilla. In each of four parfait glasses, place a scant 1/4 cupful of cream mixture; top each with a rounded tablespoonful of raspberries. Repeat layers. Top each with scant 1/4 cup of cream mixture. , Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Just before serving, garnish with fresh raspberries and mint if desired.

RUSSIAN BLUEBERRY AND RASPBERRY PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Divide the berries among 4 individual oven proof dishes.
• Top each with 1/4 of the yogurt (or mascarpone cheese) and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
• Broil for about 3 minutes or until the sugar melts and caramelizes on the top.
• Serve with a garnish of mint.

RASPBERRY RUSSIAN

Steps:

• Fill glass with ice. Pour in Vodka, Kahlua and milk. Shake or stir and enjoy!

RUSSIAN RASPBERRY KISEL ~ MALINOVIY KISEL

Steps:

• 1. If using fresh raspberries, wash in cold water and drain well. Place raspberries in a large bowl and crush well with the back of a spoon. Set aside.
• 2. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 1/2 c. water and stir until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Set aside.
• 3. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and remaining 8 c. water and stir well. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
• 4. Add crushed fruit and cornstarch mixture to boiling syrup and stir for 4 to 8 minutes, or until mixture begins to thicken.
• 5. Remove pan from heat and let kisel cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and serve chilled in glasses. Top with whipped cream.