Orange Coeurs à la Crème with Strawberry Raspberry Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Orange Coeurs à la Crème with Strawberry Raspberry Sauce
300 min.
6
144kcal

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Indulge your senses with a delightful dessert that combines the creamy decadence of Coeurs à la Crème with the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries and raspberries. This Orange Coeurs à la Crème with Strawberry Raspberry Sauce is not only a feast for the eyes but also a healthy choice, being vegetarian and gluten-free. With its light and airy texture, this elegant dish makes for a perfect side or a refreshing end to any meal.

Imagine the silky smoothness of Neufchâtel cheese blended with low-fat yogurt and cottage cheese, lightened up with hints of fresh orange zest and a splash of Grand Marnier for a citrusy twist. The dessert is set to firm perfection in charming molds lined with cheesecloth, allowing each rich bite to melt in your mouth.

The pièce de résistance comes from the vibrant sauce made from ripe strawberries and raspberries, puréed with just the right amount of sweetness. Drizzled over the creamy coeurs, this sauce beautifully contrasts the rich base, adding a burst of fruity freshness to each serving.

This recipe is ideal for special occasions or a simple weekend treat, requiring minimal effort yet delivering stunning results that will impress your family and friends. Make it ahead of time, and let the flavors meld in the fridge. Whether served as a light summer dessert or a sophisticated addition to a holiday table, this exquisite treat will surely delight everyone at the table. Get ready to elevate your dessert game with this luscious Orange Coeurs à la Crème!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup curd cottage cheese 1%
  • tablespoon grand marnier orange-flavored
  • 0.8 cup yogurt plain low-fat
  • oz neufchatel cheese 
  • teaspoon orange zest fresh finely grated
  • 0.7 cup raspberries 
  • cup strawberries quartered
  • 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • sieve
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • baking pan
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. Cut 6 (8- by- 6-inch) rectangles of cheesecloth without unfolding it. Rinse with cold water and wring dry. Line molds with damp cheesecloth, allowing it to hang over sides, and put molds in a shallow baking pan.
  2. Purée cottage cheese with 1/3 cup sugar and zest in a food processor or blender until very smooth, then add Neufchâtel cheese and purée until smooth.
  3. Add yogurt and pulse just until blended, then divide mixture among molds. Cover tops of molds with a sheet of plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 8 hours.
  4. Purée berries with liqueur and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a food processor, then force through a fine-mesh sieve set into a bowl, discarding seeds.
  5. Invert molds onto dessert plates and remove cheesecloth.
  6. Serve coeurs à la crème drizzled with sauce.
  7. •If you don't have molds, cut 6 (12-ounce) paper cups to make shorter cups, 2 to 3 inches high. With a wooden pick, poke about 10 holes in bottom of each cup, enlarging holes slightly with pick. Line cups with dampened cheesecloth.•Coeurs à la crème and sauce can be made 2 days ahead and chilled separately, covered.
  8. Each serving contains about 159 colries and 6 grams fat.
  9. Gourmet

Nutrition Facts

Calories144kcal
Protein13.81%
Fat34.36%
Carbs51.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.68
Glycemic Load
8.78
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.7917390886856%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
6.51mg
Petunidin
0.07mg
Delphinidin
0.25mg
Malvidin
0.02mg
Pelargonidin
6.09mg
Peonidin
0.03mg
Catechin
0.92mg
Epigallocatechin
0.25mg
Epicatechin
0.57mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.41mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:143.96kcal
7.2%
Fat:5.48g
8.44%
Saturated Fat:2.93g
18.33%
Carbohydrates:18.61g
6.2%
Net Carbohydrates:17.23g
6.27%
Sugar:16.73g
18.59%
Cholesterol:17.81mg
5.94%
Sodium:122.01mg
5.3%
Alcohol:0.65g
100%
Alcohol %:0.73%
100%
Protein:4.96g
9.92%
Vitamin C:18.3mg
22.19%
Phosphorus:98.58mg
9.86%
Calcium:95.69mg
9.57%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.32%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.47%
Fiber:1.38g
5.53%
Potassium:171.06mg
4.89%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.64%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.3%
Selenium:2.91µg
4.16%
Folate:16.07µg
4.02%
Vitamin A:199.58IU
3.99%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.78%
Magnesium:14.23mg
3.56%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.37%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.09%
Copper:0.04mg
1.9%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.87%
Vitamin K:1.95µg
1.86%
Iron:0.26mg
1.43%
Vitamin B3:0.27mg
1.33%
Source:Epicurious