Creamy Fruit Baskets
This is a delectable recipe for creamy fruit baskets. The fruity taste of oranges and strawberries mixed in mascarpone cheese, creme fraiche and a dash of honey is wonderfully refreshing.

Treat yourself to a healthy snack, that is creamy and fruity. The juicy taste of oranges and strawberries atop a rich and creamy combination of creme fraiche, mascarpone cheese, honey and orange zest is delightful. All these flavorful ingredients are then stuffed into a delicious chocolate waffle to form a creamy fruit basket, that is scrumptious.
Ingredients
- 3 Oranges
- 18oz Mascarpone Cheese
- 5 Tablespoons Creme Fraiche
- 2 Tablespoons Clear Honey (Warmed)
- 6 Half Coated Chocolate Waffle or Brandy Snap Baskets
- 4oz Strawberries (Hulled and Sliced)
Preparation
Start by finely grating one tablespoon orange zest and pare off a little extra orange zest for later. Cut the zest into very thin strips and save. Next peel all the oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Divide into equal segments. Then put the mascarpone cheese in a bowl with the orange zest, and beat until smooth.
Then add half of the creme fraiche with the honey and stir through, then add enough of the remaining crème fraiche to giving the mixture a fairly stiff consistency. Cover and chill the fruity mixture for at least 30 minutes. To serve, fill the baskets with the creme fraiche mixture, and top with the orange segments and sliced strawberries and decorate with orange strips.

# 1 by Darla Smith
November 4th, 2009 at 8:14 am #
This would make a great addition for a holiday meal.
# 2 by K.Reshma
November 4th, 2009 at 8:43 am #
Very nice recipe