Colorado Creme. Is it a pudding? Is it a mousse? A custard? It’s actually better, it’s a French-style custard that’s cooked stove top and then chilled into a gourmet delight.
Smooth, rich, creamy, classy. I’ve had this recipe bookmarked in my Creme de Colorado Junior League Cookbook for years. I have no idea why it took me so long to give it a try.
It’s easy and it’s delightful. A perfect way to showcase our first Spring berries.
Melting snow, blooming flowers, budding trees and greening grass means spring is here. Everything is coming to life! There is nothing so wonderful as grilling on the deck, enjoying a drink on the patio and soaking in all the new life that surrounds one! And we need a dessert to enjoy all that springy goodness.
Heavy whipping cream is heated stove top with sugar and unflavored gelatin. Simply stir in some vanilla and sour cream, then pour into dessert cups to chill. Top with fresh berries and WOW. A wonderful texture and perfect cream flavor.
And if you love those creamy desserts you won’t want to miss this Butterscotch Pudding Recipe. Decadent I tell you!
Colorado Creme
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla or almond extract
- fresh berries for garnish. Strawberries raspberries or blueberries
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, mix gelatin, sugar and heavy cream, stirring until sugar dissolves. Continue stirring over low heat until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and fold in sour cream and extract. Pour into custard or dessert cups. Chill for 2 – 3 hours. Just before serving, spoon fresh berries on top.
Why Trust These Recipes? Lea Ann Brown has lived, worked and played in Colorado for 45 years. She has immersed herself in the Colorado Culinary space, is a Culinary School Graduate and publishes her Colorado food Blog, Cooking On The Ranch.
I have tried makng the Colorado Creme just today.. And after exactly 3 hrs i took it out from the fridge and yes it is yummm! Not only was it easy to make i it tastes nice. Smooth and light.
Thanks so much for the comment and letting me know you enjoyed the recipe! It’s really yummy in our books.
How did I miss this one in my cookbook? I love the sound of the sour cream and regular cream together! Definitely gotta try this!
New dish to me, but it won’t be a stranger for long! This look truly terrific — wonderful looks, super flavor. Good photos, too. 🙂 Thanks so much.
Amazing! Can’t wait to give this a try. Thanks for sharing 🙂
This looks so divine!! I’ve never heard of colorado creme, but you can bet I’ll be making some.
Hi Lea Ann, heard on the news about your crazy weather, hope all is well. Love this lightened up dessert.
I’d never heard of Colorado Creme. Thanks for introducing me to a new dessert.
Yum! That looks wonderful. I can’t wait to give it a try.
I want to dig a spoon right in! I think you can find some real gems in Junior League cookbooks 🙂
Sounds very easy and it’s so pretty with the strawberries on top. Love the antique silver spoons too.
Sam
OMG, I’m going to call it LA Creme and serve it when the berries hit! We have quite a crop and I’m always looking for new ways to serve them. Yum and thanks for sharing!
P.S. That photo is stunning. I always fancy your vintage silver.
Sounds so delightful. Thank you.
I have never heard of Colorado Creme, but I’m so glad you shared it. I can’t wait to give it a try.
Beautiful. It looks so creamy and satisfying! I have a Junior League Cookbook too (from a different area) and I love it. It’s something like 35 years old. Was my mother’s. Anyway, beautiful post!
I love all those Colorado Junior League cookbooks! How did I miss this amazing recipe???? Hope you survived the latest storm 🙂
I’ve never had Colorado Creme but it looks and sounds like a dessert right up my alley!