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Some recipes are so simple, they’re almost embarrassing to post (memories of the recipe-in-a-description yet oh so delicious peanut butter banana toast with agave and sea salt) yet too delicious not to. What if there’s a French major in Montana who’s never tried it? A stay-at-home mom in Colorado who’d never thought to pair the simple ingredients? WHAT IF!
Enter: raspberries and cream. The concept had always sounded like one of the most delightful out there, but I’d never thought to pair two incredibly simple ingredients to bring it together. I always figured I’d belabor myself with a thin pastry cream, tempering egg yolks and muttering curse words under my breath.
Or loudly. Quite loudly, at no one in particular.
But as I venture further and further into typical Mexican cuisine (and, consequently, a pretty strong affiliation to all things lechera–sweetened condensed milk, that is), it came to me. A simple drizzle of sweetened condensed milk over raspberries and what do you have? Raspberries and cream, people. Raspberries and cream.
This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dessert, especially in the summer when raspberries are still sweet and in season. A simple drizzle, and you’re off, feeling not-too-guilty but totally indulged. The creamy sweetness of the sweetened condensed milk is one of life’s greatest simple pleasures and pairs just perfectly with the tart, juicy raspberries. A total match made in heaven.
Don’t laugh at the recipe! Just… don’t. I know. It’s not actually a recipe, but dammit, what about the graphic designer in Idaho who had the same pastry cream nightmare? Think of the graphic designer in Idaho!
Raspberries and Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup raspberries
- 2 tbsp about 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk , more or less to suit your own tastes*
Instructions
- Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over raspberries and serve immediately.
Approximate Information for One Serving
Nutrition Disclaimers
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
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Beauty in sumplicity
*simplicity 😉
Definitely. And this is the definition of simplicity! Thanks for the comment 🙂
Well, here’s a photographer in Colorado who had never thought of pairing these two divine ingredients, so, thank you, Cheryl! 😉 Those photos make me drool, the drip on the second raspberry from the left in the middle row of the top photo is PERFECT!
And to the photographer in Colorado who’d never thought of…! 🙂 Any photography compliment from you makes me geek out a little hard; just saying. I’m a huge fan of your work, Nicole!
I have actually never tried raspberries and cream so I am so glad you posted this!
Now you have to try! 🙂
The simplest combinations are sometimes the most beautiful and delicious!
🙂 Exactly!
Raspberries and cream sounds amazing!! Love the gorgeous flavours. 🙂
Thanks Arpita! 🙂
I love your photographs! And your drizzle if perfection! A little fresh lime juice mixed in with the condensed milk is another great way to serve 🙂
Oh thank you! And mmmm, that sounds awesome – I would never have thought of that!
Those pictures look amazing! Just want to reach through the computer screen and eat them! I’m hungry now.
Thanks o! If you are lucky i might just make you some!