Coeur à la Crème

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Coeur à la Crème
45 min.
4
380kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful French classic, Coeur à la Crème. This luscious dessert is not only a feast for the senses but also perfect for those seeking a vegetarian and gluten-free option. With its smooth, creamy texture and the enchanting tang of fresh strawberries, it's no wonder this dish has captured the hearts of dessert lovers everywhere.

Imagine the scene: a charming gathering with friends or a cozy dinner at home, and you unveil this elegant dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. The rich cream cheese and crème fraîche blend harmoniously, kissed by a hint of lemon and vanilla, creating a velvety filling that melts in your mouth. Each serving is generously topped with juicy strawberries that have been sweetened to perfection, adding a refreshing balance to the richness of the cream.

Best of all, this dessert can be prepared in just 45 minutes, allowing you to spend more time enjoying and less time in the kitchen. Whether you serve it as a side dish at an elegant dinner party or as a sweet treat for your family, Coeur à la Crème is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, channel your inner chef, and let this exquisite dessert be the highlight of your next meal!

Ingredients

  • ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • cup crème fraîche sour
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons powdered sugar divided
  • pinch salt 
  • 1.7 cups strawberries hulled quartered
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sieve
  • plastic wrap
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. Rinse cheesecloth under water; squeeze until just damp. Line each of four 3- to 4-inch coeur à la crème molds with 1 square of cheesecloth. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, crème fraîche, 4 tablespoons powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in large bowl until smooth, about 4 minutes. Press through fine strainer; divide among molds. Fold cheesecloth over.
  2. Place molds in shallow baking dish; cover with plastic wrap. Chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
  3. Stir strawberries with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; let stand 30 minutes. Unwrap molds; invert onto plates. Spoon strawberries around and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories380kcal
Protein5.45%
Fat71.38%
Carbs23.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.75
Glycemic Load
2.21
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.0800000480984%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.01mg
Petunidin
0.07mg
Delphinidin
0.19mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
14.91mg
Peonidin
0.03mg
Catechin
1.87mg
Epigallocatechin
0.47mg
Epicatechin
0.25mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.67mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:379.89kcal
18.99%
Fat:30.84g
47.45%
Saturated Fat:17.27g
107.94%
Carbohydrates:22.53g
7.51%
Net Carbohydrates:21.32g
7.75%
Sugar:18.86g
20.95%
Cholesterol:91.19mg
30.4%
Sodium:206.45mg
8.98%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Protein:5.3g
10.59%
Vitamin C:36.28mg
43.98%
Vitamin A:1126.97IU
22.54%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.3%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.3%
Calcium:122.93mg
12.29%
Phosphorus:118.9mg
11.89%
Selenium:7.32µg
10.45%
Potassium:240.79mg
6.88%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.93%
Vitamin E:0.88mg
5.88%
Folate:23.2µg
5.8%
Fiber:1.2g
4.81%
Magnesium:18.79mg
4.7%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.21%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.09%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.73%
Vitamin K:3.37µg
3.21%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.62%
Copper:0.05mg
2.54%
Iron:0.36mg
1.99%
Vitamin B3:0.34mg
1.7%
Source:Epicurious