Continental · serves 2

Rose and Raspberry Cups

Berries, cream, rose syrup and a scoop of vanilla. Assembly, not cooking.

10 min Easy Vegetarian No oven needed

Ingredients

  • 250g raspberries or strawberries
  • 100ml fresh cream
  • 50g icing sugar
  • Rose syrup
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Cherries

Method

  1. Beat the berries, cream and sugar together — leave some fruit whole for texture.
  2. A spoonful into each cup.
  3. A thin stream of rose syrup over it.
  4. Ice cream on top, cherry, serve immediately before it collapses.

Questions people ask about Rose and Raspberry Cups

How long does Rose and Raspberry Cups take?

About 10 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

What can I use instead of cream in Rose and Raspberry Cups?

Use full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free version, or whole milk thickened with 1 tsp cornflour. Neither is as stable, so add them off the heat.

Can I make Rose and Raspberry Cups ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Rose and Raspberry Cups vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Can I make Rose and Raspberry Cups without an oven?

That is exactly what this recipe is for. It uses a pressure cooker, a pan or the fridge instead of an oven, and the method here is written for that, not adapted from a baked version.

What do you serve with Rose and Raspberry Cups?

Ice cream on top, cherry, serve immediately before it collapses. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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