Verrines of Cottage Cheese with Redcurrant and Cherry Coulis

Ingredients:

• 400g cottage cheese
• 50g caster sugar
• 1 vanilla pod
• 1 lemon zest
• 200g redcurrants
• 200g cherries
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons water

Instructions:

1. Start by making the coulis. Remove stalks from redcurrants and cherries, rinse and place in a small saucepan along with honey and water.
2. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the fruits have broken down into a thick sauce.
3. Remove from heat and set aside for later.
4. Next, make the cottage cheese mixture. In a mixing bowl, add cottage cheese, caster sugar, scraped vanilla seeds, and lemon zest. Mix until combined.
5. Spoon some of the redcurrant and cherry coulis into the bottom of a verrine glass.
6. Add a spoonful of cottage cheese mixture on top of the coulis.
7. Repeat layers of coulis and cottage cheese until the glass is full.
8. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Verdict:

This is a delightful dessert that is perfect for summer thanks to the fresh flavors of redcurrants and cherries. The tangy sweetness of the coulis complements the creamy tang of the cottage cheese, making for a perfectly balanced dessert that is both refreshing and satisfying.

Serving Suggestions:

These verrines can be served as a light dessert on their own or as part of a larger spread. They would be perfect after a dinner of grilled chicken or roast beef and would pair well with a crisp glass of white wine or champagne.