This classic, heart-shaped dessert is basically a no-bake, crustless cheesecake.
Coeur à la crème molds are perforated, heart-shaped, and available online at fantes.com. You can also rig up makeshift molds by cutting the sides of four 12-ounce paper cups to 3 inches high. With a toothpick, poke 12 holes in the bottom of each. Line with cheesecloth; fill as directed.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Rinse cheesecloth under water; squeeze until just damp. Line each of four 3- to 4-inch coeur à la crème molds with 1 square of cheesecloth. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, crème fraîche, 4 tablespoons powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in large bowl until smooth, about 4 minutes. Press through fine strainer; divide among molds. Fold cheesecloth over. Place molds in shallow baking dish; cover with plastic wrap. Chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
Step 2
Stir strawberries with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; let stand 30 minutes. Unwrap molds; invert onto plates. Spoon strawberries around and serve.
