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!
- 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
- 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.
Renee @ReneesKitchenAdventures says
April 17, 2016 at 7:29 amI’ve never had Colorado Creme but it looks and sounds like a dessert right up my alley!
Liz says
April 17, 2016 at 9:43 amI love all those Colorado Junior League cookbooks! How did I miss this amazing recipe???? Hope you survived the latest storm 🙂
The Finer Cookie/Kim says
April 17, 2016 at 10:32 amBeautiful. 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!
Laura Dembowski says
April 17, 2016 at 1:32 pmI have never heard of Colorado Creme, but I’m so glad you shared it. I can’t wait to give it a try.
Liz says
April 17, 2016 at 4:23 pmSounds so delightful. Thank you.
Vickie says
April 17, 2016 at 4:33 pmOMG, 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.
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
April 18, 2016 at 5:07 amSounds very easy and it’s so pretty with the strawberries on top. Love the antique silver spoons too.
Sam
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
April 18, 2016 at 9:04 amI want to dig a spoon right in! I think you can find some real gems in Junior League cookbooks 🙂
Linda@ThereandBackAgainFood says
April 18, 2016 at 9:18 amYum! That looks wonderful. I can’t wait to give it a try.
Eileen says
April 18, 2016 at 12:49 pmI’d never heard of Colorado Creme. Thanks for introducing me to a new dessert.
cheri says
April 18, 2016 at 5:09 pmHi Lea Ann, heard on the news about your crazy weather, hope all is well. Love this lightened up dessert.
Christie says
April 19, 2016 at 6:38 pmThis looks so divine!! I’ve never heard of colorado creme, but you can bet I’ll be making some.
Maria says
April 19, 2016 at 8:42 pmAmazing! Can’t wait to give this a try. Thanks for sharing 🙂
John/Kitchen Riffs says
April 20, 2016 at 10:41 amNew 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.
Susan says
April 20, 2016 at 4:39 pmHow did I miss this one in my cookbook? I love the sound of the sour cream and regular cream together! Definitely gotta try this!
Wela mcneill says
June 2, 2016 at 6:31 amI 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.
Lea Ann Brown says
June 12, 2016 at 9:14 amThanks so much for the comment and letting me know you enjoyed the recipe! It’s really yummy in our books.