- 1 x 250ml pot of cream (or crème fraiche)
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 5 cardamom seeds, crushed
- 1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped from the pod
- 5 long pepper spikes, snapped, cracked and ground
- Mixed fresh fruit, to serve
- Whisk the cream until soft peaks form. Mix the spices and vanilla seeds together.
- Just before serving, fold the spice mixture into the cream, reserving a little to sprinkle on top for aroma.
- Dust with icing sugar, particularly if serving the cream with tart fruit such as plums or cherries.
- Serve with summer fruits, peaches, nectarines, plums and/or cherries.