Berry Pirouette

Health score
47%
Berry Pirouette
270 min.
5
659kcal

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If you're looking for a dessert that's both elegant and easy to make, look no further than the Berry Pirouette. This stunning creation is a showstopper that will impress your guests and satisfy their sweet tooth. With a unique combination of flavors and textures, it's a refreshing and delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion.

The recipe starts with a raspberry-flavored gelatin base, which is then blended with smooth, partially thawed boysenberries, creating a vibrant and tangy mixture. The magic happens when you beat this mixture with an electric mixer, transforming it into a thick and fluffy delight. The addition of whipped cream adds a rich and creamy texture, making it irresistibly indulgent.

The presentation of this dessert is what truly sets it apart. By pouring the mixture into a springform pan and chilling it, you create a beautiful, round dessert that's easy to unmold. The side of the dessert is then adorned with tubular-shaped pirouette cookies, adding a delightful crunch and a unique visual appeal. The final touch is a generous topping of whipped cream and a few reserved berries, creating a masterpiece that's almost too pretty to eat.

With a balance of sweet and tangy flavors, a creamy texture, and a crunchy cookie exterior, the Berry Pirouette is a dessert that's sure to become a favorite. It's a perfect choice for a special occasion or a simple dinner party, and it's sure to be a conversation starter. So, gather your ingredients, follow the simple steps, and get ready to impress with this culinary masterpiece.

Ingredients

  • 1.8 cups water boiling
  • packages raspberry gelatin (4-serving size each)
  • 16 ounces boysenberries frozen thawed
  • cups whipping cream (heavy)
  • 5.5 ounces grands flaky refrigerator biscuits tubular-shaped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • knife
  • blender
  • hand mixer
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Pour boiling water on gelatin in large bowl; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Reserve 3 to 5 berries for garnish.
  2. Place remaining berries in food processor workbowl fitted with steel blade or in blender container. Cover and process until smooth. Stir berries into gelatin. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until very thick but not set.
  3. Beat gelatin mixture with electric mixer on high speed about 4 minutes or until thick and fluffy; set aside. Beat 1 cup of the whipping cream in chilled small bowl on high speed until stiff; fold into gelatin mixture.
  4. Pour into springform pan, 9x3 inches. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until set.
  5. Run knife around edge of dessert to loosen; remove side of pan.
  6. Place dessert on serving plate. Beat remaining 1 cup whipping cream in chilled small bowl on high speed until stiff.
  7. Spread half of the whipped cream on side of dessert. Carefully cut cookies crosswise in half. Arrange cookies, vertically and with cut sides down, around side of dessert; press lightly.
  8. Garnish with remaining whipped cream and berries.

Nutrition Facts

Calories659kcal
Protein4.76%
Fat57.05%
Carbs38.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.8
Glycemic Load
12.47
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.814347733622%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:658.87kcal
32.94%
Fat:42.77g
65.81%
Saturated Fat:24.43g
152.69%
Carbohydrates:64.43g
21.48%
Net Carbohydrates:59.21g
21.53%
Sugar:45.02g
50.02%
Cholesterol:107.58mg
35.86%
Sodium:299.27mg
13.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.03g
16.06%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.72%
Vitamin A:1487.04IU
29.74%
Folate:87.24µg
21.81%
Fiber:5.21g
20.85%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
19.08%
Vitamin E:2.43mg
16.17%
Phosphorus:148.23mg
14.82%
Vitamin K:13.55µg
12.91%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.88%
Selenium:7.25µg
10.36%
Iron:1.84mg
10.22%
Vitamin D:1.52µg
10.15%
Calcium:94.88mg
9.49%
Vitamin B3:1.78mg
8.91%
Copper:0.16mg
8.22%
Potassium:246.36mg
7.04%
Magnesium:27.05mg
6.76%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.68%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.33%
Vitamin C:3.38mg
4.1%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.95%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.54%