Vanilla Cabinets With Fresh Fruit Food

FRESH FRUIT WITH HONEY VANILLA YOGURT

Steps:

• Combine the yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds in a bowl and set aside. Combine the berries and papaya and gently mix the fruit together. Place in a serving bowl and garnish with the mint. For serving, spoon the yogurt mixture over the fruit.

VANILLA CABINETS WITH FRESH FRUIT

Steps:

• Combine raspberries, strawberries, cherries, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 1/4 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until berries release their juices, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, and refrigerate until cold.
• Combine remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 1/4 cup sugar with 2 cups blueberries in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until berries release their juices, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool completely. Stir in remaining 2 cups blueberries, cover, and refrigerate until cold.
• Whisk ice cream, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Spoon 1/4 cup of either fruit mixture into the bottom of a glass. Top with milk shake. Repeat with remaining fruit and milk shake. Garnish milk shakes with fresh fruit, and serve immediately.

FRESH FRUIT WITH VANILLA CUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Scald milk in a large saucepan over medium heat (do not allow milk to boil), set aside.
• Combine eggs, egg whites, and sugar in a medium bowl, beat with a wire whisk until blended.
• Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot milk into egg mixture; add to remaining hot milk, stirring constantly.
• Cook stirring constantly, over low heat until mixture thickens and coats a metal spoon, about 30 minutes.
• Immediately pour sauce into a large bowl, stir with a wire whisk until cool.
• Stir in vanilla and salt, cover and chill 2 hours.
• Serve over fresh fruit.

FRESH FRUIT WITH VANILLA CREAM

Steps:

• Place fruit in a serving bowl or individual dessert dishes. Using a whisk, mix the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Gradually add cream and extracts; stir until smooth. Pour over fruit.