Prosecco and Summer Fruit Terrine

Submitted by Chef Regina V. Smith

"This is a visually stunning dessert. It is a light and refreshing alternative to ice cream for a summer dinner party. The terrine can be made up to 3 days in advance of service. Unmold just before serving. From the August 2002 issue of Gourmet Magazine. Cooking time is chilling time."

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 cups mixed fruit such as berries, peeled and thinly sliced peaches, and halved green grapes
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons unflavoured gelatin
• 2 cups prosecco (Italian sparkling white wine)
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

directions

1. Arrange fruit in a 1 1/2 quart glass, ceramic or nonstick terrine or loaf pan.
2. Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup Prosecco in a small bowl and let stand 1 minutes to soften. Bring 1 cup Prosecco to a boil with sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add gelatin mixture, stirring until dissolved. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup Prosecco and lemon juice, then transfer to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water. Cool mixture, stirring occasionally, just to room temperature.
3. Slowly pour mixture over fruit then chill, covered, until firm, at least 6 hours.
4. To unmold, dip pan in a larger pan of hot water 3 to 5 seconds to loosen. Invert a serving plate over terrine and invert terrine onto plate.

Reviews

[Deep South]

I've used this recipe for several years and never posted a review, but this dessert is so beautiful and delicious, I had to review it and add some info about how I do it.<br/><br/>--You can make this in a small, glass loaf pan.<br/>--Balletore Gran Spumonte works well in this recipe. It's widely available and reasonably priced. You'll only need 1/2 a bottle.<br/>--Berries: 1 lb fresh or frozen strawberries and 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries.<br/>--Peaches: 1 28-oz can plus 1 14-oz can of peaches, drained<br/>--Chill overnight.<br/><br/>This is a stunning dessert that you should take to a picnic or party, although it's so good you'll make it at home for no special occasion.