Coeur à la Crème with Grand Marnier Raspberry Sauce
Coeur à la Crème with Grand Marnier Raspberry Sauce is a heavenly French dessert that combines a creamy, heart-shaped cheese filling with a luscious raspberry sauce. This indulgent treat not only delights the eyes but also tantalizes the taste buds with its silky texture and vibrant flavors. Perfect for any occasion, from romantic dinners to casual gatherings, this dessert is sure to impress your guests or provide a well-deserved sweet escape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Grand Marnier
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip together heavy cream, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in Grand Marnier and spoon the mixture into lined heart-shaped molds.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the raspberry sauce, combine raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until berries break down into a sauce (approximately 10 minutes).
- Once chilled, carefully remove the Coeur à la Crème from molds and drizzle with raspberry sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart-shaped portion (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg