Fresh Fruit Brulee

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to frequent contributor Harriet St. Amant for this one-liner:

One bullfrog to another: "Gee, time's fun when you're having flies!"

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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Here is a quick and delicious variation on the classic creme brulee.
Keep this recipe in mind for the next time you need a fancy dessert in
a hurry.

Fresh Fruit Brulee

About 2 cups (500 ml) fresh grapes, strawberries.
raspberries, blueberries, peaches, or nectarines,
pitted, hulled, and slices as needed
1 cup (250 ml) sour cream
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
1/2 cup (125 ml) brown sugar

Place a layer of fruit in a 9-inch (23 cm) baking dish, glass pie
plate, or individual heat-proof ramekins. Combine the sour cream and
vanilla and spread over the fruit. Refrigerate until thoroughly
chilled. Sprinkle with brown sugar and place under a preheated
broiler. Broil until the sugar bubbles - keep a close eye on it
because it will burn in a second if unattended - and serve
immediately. Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Fri Apr 23 11:25:52 2004