Thu 27 Jul 2006
Sparkling Raspberry Dessert
Posted by Svetlana under Desserts
Ingredients:
-1 (6-ounce) package raspberry-flavored gelatin
-1 cup boiling water
-2 cups sparkling wine, chilled
-1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries, not thawed
-1/3 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
-1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
1. Whisk the gelatin and boiling water in a medium bowl until the gelatin is dissolved, about 2 minutes
2. Refrigerate until lukewarm, about 25 minutes
3. Stir in the sparkling wine
4. Cover and refrigerate until the gelatin thickens but does not set, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour
5. Stir in the raspberries (bubbles will form in the gelatin mixture)
6. Divide the gelatin among 6 glass flutes or individual dessert bowls
7. Cover and refrigerate until the gelatin is set, at least 2 hours
8. Drop the mascarpone cheese atop each serving, then sprinkle the walnuts over and serve
