Luscious Berry Desserts

by Longbotham, Lori; Carrier, James

• ISBN13: 9780811844147
• ISBN10: 0811844145
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-05-25
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

This delightful cookbook from the author ofLuscious Lemon DessertsandLuscious Chocolate Dessertsis for anyone who has ever snuck just the plumpest, ripest strawberry straight from the basket; believed raspberries should have their own special food group; and never met a blueberry they didn't like. Each recipe is bursting with ideas for buying and trying every wonderful variety, be it sticky-sweet heart-shaped strawberries, deep purple boysenberries, or juicy ripe blackberries. Whether it's creamy layers of brightly colored raspberry curd that transform a classic lemon cake into a visual masterpiece almost too gorgeous to eat (almost), a simple spoonful of cool and custardy blueberry pudding (with the added bonus of those healthy antioxidants), or a traditional and irresistible strawberry shortcake topped with a scoop of strawberry-orange sorbet, this is the ultimate ode to the berry. Tips, tricks, and other techniques of the trade, such as pureeing berries and cutting out biscuits, ensure that the pound cake, tart, sauce, or ice cream comes out perfectly every time. For desserts at the berry top of their game, look no further thanLuscious Berry Desserts.

Author Biography

Lori Longbotham is a former food editor for Gourmet . She currently contributes articles to a variety of magazines, including Health , Organic Style , Good Housekeeping , and Fine Cooking . She makes her home in the New York City area.

A California native, James Carrier specializes in food, lifestyle, and interior photography. His many clients include Country Home , Elle D cor , Better Homes & Gardens , and Pottery Barn .

Table of Contents

Introduction
Berry Delicious	8	(2)
Strawberries	10	(2)
Raspberries, Blackberries, and Their Cousins	12	(3)
Blueberries	15	(1)
Berry Basics	16	(2)
Frozen Berries	18	(1)
Baking Basics	18	(1)
Ingredients	19	(1)
Equipment	20	(1)
Tips, Techniques, and Tricks of the Trade	21	(5)
Cakes
Lemon Layer Cake with Raspberry Curd	26	(3)
Lime and Thyme Blueberry Pound Cake	29	(3)
Rosemary, Rose, and Blackberry Cake	32	(2)
Blueberry Upside-Down Ginger Cake	34	(6)
Pies, Tarts, and a Cheesecake
Strawberry Sunburst Tart	40	(3)
Marie's Blueberry Tart	43	(3)
Raspberry Truffle Tart	46	(3)
Square Strawberry Puff Pastry Tart	49	(3)
Double-Crust Blueberry Pie	52	(3)
Strawberry-Rhubarb Lattice Pie	55	(3)
Blueberry Cheesecake with Raspberry Curd	58	(4)
Shortcakes
Roasted Strawberry Shortcakes with Vanilla-Scented Biscuits	62	(3)
Boysenberry and Cardamom Toast Shortcakes	65	(3)
Piecrust Shortcakes	68	(2)
One Big Hazelnut Shortcake with Caramel Berries	70	(3)
Chocolate Biscuit Shortcakes with Strawberries Romanoff	73	(2)
Strawberry and Basil Shortcakes	75	(3)
Blueberry Gingerbread Shortcake	78	(2)
Easiest-Ever Biscuits and Berries	80	(5)
A Crisp, Flummery, Cobbler, Grunt, Buckle, and Betty
Blueberry Cobbler	85	(2)
Strawberry-Hazelnut Crisp	87	(3)
Blueberry Molasses Grunt	90	(2)
Raspberry Buckle	92	(2)
Marionberry Brown Betty	94	(2)
Blueberry and Raspberry Bread and Butter Flummery	96	(5)
Puddings and a Souffle
English Summer Pudding	101	(2)
Blueberry Marzipan Custard	103	(1)
Strawberry Creme Fraiche Panna Cotta	104	(3)
Raspberry-Almond Clafouti	107	(2)
Vanilla Creams with Lime-Sugar Blackberries	109	(3)
Blueberry Corn Custard	112	(3)
Easiest Berry Terrine	115	(2)
Meringue Nests with Raspberry Curd and Berries	117	(2)
Raspberry Curd Souffles	119	(5)
Frozen Berry Desserts
Strawberry Creme Fraiche Ice Cream	124	(2)
Luscious Raspberry Ice Cream	126	(2)
Blackberry Frozen Yogurt	128	(2)
Sundaes with Chocolate-Strawberry Sauce	130	(1)
Blackberry and Raspberry Semifreddo	131	(5)
Sauces, Toppings, Creams, and a Truffle
Smooth Strawberry Sauce	136	(1)
Sliced Strawberry Topping	137	(1)
Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar	137	(1)
Raspberry or Blackberry Sauce	138	(1)
Blueberry Sauce	139	(1)
Sauce Parisienne	140	(1)
Sauce Cardinale	141	(1)
Berry Caramel Sauce	142	(2)
Berry Chocolate Sauce	144	(1)
Any or All Berry Syrup	145	(1)
Any or All Berry Honey	146	(1)
Luscious Raspberry Curd	147	(1)
Slightly Sweetened Whipped Cream	148	(1)
Strawberry Whipped Cream	149	(1)
Banana Whipped Cream	150	(1)
Custard Sauce	151	(2)
Creme Fraiche	153	(2)
Fabulous Flavored Sugars for Berries	155	(5)
Luscious Raspberry Truffles	160	(2)
Index	162	(6)
Table of Equivalents	168