Vanilla-Crème Fraiche with Balsamico Reduction and Berries

dessert

Sweet and tangy in a lovely combination. Add your favourite berries from the season and enjoy!

Serve as part of a menu with:
-Starter: Mint Lemonade Drink
-Main course: Salmon with Piperade Basquaise and Cheddar-Quinoa

Serves 4

2 vanilla pods
400 ml crème fraiche
1 tbsp honey
200 ml berries of your choice, washed
1 mint sprig for decoration

100 ml balsamic vinegar
50 ml caster sugar

1. Add balsamic vinegar and sugar to a pot and bring to the boil. Let simmer to reduce the liquid to about half, to a sirupy consistency. Take off the heat and let cool.
2. Cut the vanilla pod lengthways and scrape out the seeds. Mix the seeds with crème fraiche and honey.
3. Add the crème fraiche mixture to a serving bowl. Top with berries, add vinegar reduction and decorate with some mint.

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