Dreamy Russian Cream Dessert Recipes

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In another saucepan, heat whipping cream and sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is lukewarm. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin mixture until completely dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes., Stir in sour cream and vanilla. In each of four parfait glasses, place a scant 1/4 cupful of cream mixture; top each with a rounded tablespoonful of raspberries. Repeat layers. Top each with scant 1/4 cup of cream mixture. , Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Just before serving, garnish with fresh raspberries and mint if desired.

Steps:

• Heat water, sugar and gelatin over medium heat stirring until the gelatin dissolves and becomes clear. Do not boil; cool slightly. Beat in sour cream until smooth. Add almond and vanilla extracts. Fold in Cool Whip until smooth.
• Pour into a 9 x 9 inch square pan and chill overnight or until set. Serve with your choice of fruit.
• Note: Can also be poured into a lightly greased mold. To unmold wrap a damp, warm dish towel around the mold. Invert mold onto a plate, holding mold and plate together, shake slightly to loosen. Gently remove mold and center dessert on plate.