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Fresh raspberries with white chocolate-lemon ganache

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Raspberries
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AppleAnnie's Notes: This “Chocolate Decadence” spinoff is a little less decadent than the original recipe,because in this version the raspberries dominate, and the supporting role goes to a lemon-infused, white...
This “Chocolate Decadence” spinoff is a little less decadent than the original recipe,because in this version the raspberries dominate, and the supporting role goes to a lemon-infused, white chocolate ganache that clings to the berries like an elegant cloak. The ganache thickens as it cools, sealing the fruit so that the berries stay plump and juicy. I made this on the Fourth of July—red berries, white cream, and dark blue-black raspberries.

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Serves 4

1 pint fresh red raspberries, rinsed and dried Ask a question about this ingredient

1 pint fresh black raspberries, rinsed and dried Ask a question about this ingredient

3.5 ounces sweetened white chocolate (1 bar) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon Grated lemon zest (from ½ lemon--a generous teaspoon) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon Amaretto Ask a question about this ingredient

1-2 teaspoon mild honey Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup crème fraiche Ask a question about this ingredient

Arrange the raspberries in 4 serving bowls.
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Melt white chocolate (on stovetop or in microwave.)
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Add the grated lemon zest to the melted chocolate.
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Stir in the honey and amaretto and blend well.
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Add the crème fraiche and whisk until smooth.
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Spoon three tablespoons of the white chocolate ganache over each bowl of berries.
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Refrigerate for at least a half hour to let the ganache firm up.
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6 Comments on Fresh raspberries with white chocolate-lemon ganache

Sagegreen added 10 months ago

Very elegant! Love all the ingredients, but so nicely orchestrated, too!

AppleAnnie added 10 months ago

Thank you Sagegreen-- I was surprised at how well the lemon flavor came across, above the white chocolate and creme fraiche. I have also tried a version with dark chocolate ganache, red and black raspberries, and little cubes of lemon cake.