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These Chilled Berries with White Hot Chocolate Sauce is an easy, super delicious upscale dessert from a legendary London restaurant.
Today we're sharing an easy, very delicious recipe. We thought you’d love this Chilled Berries with White Hot Chocolate Sauce because it’s about as simple to put together as they come, while being super elegant at the same time.
I discovered this delightful recipe last summer and couldn't get over that something so easy could be so fabulous! It’s from one of London’s most famous restaurants and it seems that it’s delicious fame has spread all over the world. Of course it doesn’t hurt that Ina Garten is crazy about it and published the recipe in her cookbook Barefoot Contessa at Home.
Perfect for an elegant (and super easy) dinner party dessert!
Chilled Berries with White Hot Chocolate Sauce is one of those super easy, super delicious recipes that is perfect for entertaining. It takes less than 15 minutes, just a few simple ingredients and the results are make a gorgeous presentation!
So, tuck this Chilled Berries with White Hot Chocolate Sauce recipe away in your secret bag of magic tricks, pull it out when you need a fabulous dessert in a hurry or when those unexpected guests walk in the door with a sweet tooth a mile long! I have a few of those that show up at my house, and the funny thing is, their last name is the same as mine!
- 4-6 cups fresh berries I like to use a combination of raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries
- 6-7 ounces good quality white chocolate chopped (I use Ghiradelli or Lindt)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
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1. At least 60-90 minutes before serving time, spread the berries on a baking sheet and place in the freezer.
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2. While berries are freezing, place cream in a medium size microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until cream just begins to bubble around the edges. Remove from microwave and immediately add white chocolate. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap and alllow to sit for several minutes then stir well until all chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth. Set aside, covered until serving time.
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3. When ready to serve, divide berries among 4 dessert plates or 4 pretty bowls. Re-heat white chocolate sauce for 40-50 seconds. Drizzle sauce generously over berries. Serve with a mint sprig for garnish.
Inspired from The Ivy Restaurant - London, UK
Catherine says
Dear Chris, This looks stunning. Blessings, Catherine
Chris Scheuer says
Suzanne, I'm so glad you enjoyed this dessert. It's almost too simple to be true, but it is! 🙂
www.you-made-that.com says
Chris, I made this for me and the hubby tonight and it was wonderful!! We will be eating this again and again!
Andrea_TheKitchenLioness says
Chris, amazingly beautiful photography and a recipe that begs me to run to the store and get the ingredients and make it right away. You certainly have a talent for finding the most unusually delicious recipes my dear friend!
www.you-made-that.com says
A must try for me, I know this would be wonderful, lovely photos too.
Mr. & Mrs. P says
This is one beautiful, simple and classy dessert!! Best part is not hard to make... Hope you are enjoying yourselves!!!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Yes please to berries and white chocolate, this looks irresistible!
Kate says
Oh my, this sounds just perfect! I will have to make this the next time we have company! Yummy.
Kitchen Riffs says
Sounds like you've been having a great holiday! We certainly have been. Love this recipe - we've been doing a lot of stuff with berries, too. It's the season! 😉
Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon says
I am just crazy about these easy and simple recipes, and I just love Ina for sharing, and you for showing us. Your photography is just wonderful - it is better than any magazine.
Hovkonditorn says
Chris, this looks so delicious and is perfect for summer.
Vicki Bensinger says
What a nice simple yet elegant dessert. The photo is beautiful as well. Thanks for sharing.
Sue/the view from great island says
Yum! I thought I'd memorized all of Ina's recipes, but this one is new to me. Gotta try it.
Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says
Okay, you don't know this about me, but... I have an insane white chocolate addiction! As in, I have to keep it out of the house unless I plan on making something, lest I eat it all! This looks so good I could cry. For real.
Munatycooking says
Oh my! How beautiful. I fell in love with the first pic, breath taking 🙂
Foodycat says
It is such a wonderful dessert. I usually add a little cointreau to the sauce too.
Jennifer@ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Wow, gorgeous and simple! I love this recipe!!!
peps says
Delicious!!!!!!
Send me one of these bowls, pleeaaase!!!!!
Pondside says
It sounds deadly - perfect for a hot summer evening.
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
OOh I remember this one. I'm a little bit addicted to berries at the moment!
Gerry @Foodness Gracious says
I'm a huge white chocolate lover, way more than dark or milk. Looks delicious Chris!
Gerry @Foodness Gracious says
I am a huge white chocolate lover, way more than dark or milk! Looks so delicious Chris..
Angie Schneider says
How beautiful and delicious! Can't get enough summer berries.
La Table De Nana says
It doesn't hurt that the photos knock my socks off:-)
Kim G. says
It would be perfect to chill us a little bit:) So hot around here! Love this dessert!