Poached fruit in brandy with cream quenelles Recipe

Poached fruit in brandy with cream quenelles Recipe

  • 75ml/2½fl oz red wine
  • 1 vanilla pod, split
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • splash brandy
  • 1 orange, peeled, segmented
  • 250g/9oz frozen forest fruits, defrosted
  • 100g/3½oz cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp double cream
  • 1 tbsp icing sugar
  1. For the poached fruit, place all of the poached fruit ingredients into pan and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Remove the vanilla pod and discard, then transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
  2. For the cream quenelles, place the cream cheese, cream and icing sugar into a bowl and mix well.
  3. To serve, scoop out spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture using two tablespoons dipped in boiling water and wiped clean. Place the quenelles on top of the warm poached fruit.