Sugar cones are coated in chocolate and then filled with berries and cream for a red, white and blue dessert that is fun and fruity.
It’s 4th of July Week here on Taste and Tell! All week, I’ve been bringing you festive red, white and blue recipes that will be perfect for the celebrations coming up.
It’s the last day of my 4th of July recipes. (Although I might be sneaking one more in next week!) It’s kind of exciting that the 4th is on a Monday, because that just means that there will be a whole weekend full of activities. We have lots planned – including going to see the balloon festival, the parade, and of course – fireworks. We actually had some fireworks here locally a few weeks ago, and took the kids to see them. Abbi has seen fireworks before, but she was so young last year that I don’t think she remembered them. She absolutely loved them this time around. So I know she’ll just love the 4th of July!
When I went searching for a red, white and blue Rachael Ray recipe, I was actually kind of surprised that I had a hard time finding one. But then again, Rachael doesn’t really do desserts, so I guess I shouldn’t have been too surprised. I saw these berries and cream cones, and decided on them. The more I thought about them, the more I worried that I wouldn’t like them. I mean – it’s sour cream. Wouldn’t they be, well, sour??
I was really tempted to substitute some fresh whipped cream instead, but then at the last minute, I decided to follow the recipe. I’m so glad that I did. I just loved these. The sour cream mixture is sweetened with sugar and then flavored with lemon zest. If I hadn’t made these myself, I would have never believed that they were made with sour cream.
And the chocolate on the inside of the cones was just perfect. Everything about these was perfect. I used a low-fat sour cream, so I think my cream mixture was a little runnier that the recipe intended, but it still tasted great. And I know they don’t really look red, white and blue in the pictures, but I promise there are blueberries in there!
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Berries and Cream Cones
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 cones 1x
Description
Sugar cones are coated in chocolate and then filled with berries and cream for a red, white and blue dessert that is fun and fruity.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
- grated peel from 1 lemon
- juice from 1 lemon, divided
- 1/4 pound fresh cherries, halved and pitted, plus 10 more for garnish
- 1 pint mixed berries (I used strawberries and blueberries)
- 6 ounces milk, semi-sweet or dark chocolate
- 10 sugar cones
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, the lemon peel and 1 to 2 teaspoons of the lemon juice. Refrigerate.
- In another bowl, combine the halved cherries, the mixed berries, the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 to 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Refrigerate.
- Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a microwavable bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time until the chocolate starts to melt. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Using a spoon, coat the insides of the cones with the chocolate. Place cones on a sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper on a baking sheet, and refrigerate until chocolate is set – about 15 minutes.
- To serve, place a dollop of sour cream mixture in each cone, followed by some berries. Add another dollop of the sour cream mixture and garnish with a whole cherry.
Recipe Notes:
adapted from Every Day with Rachael Ray June/July 2007
Sprinzette @ Ginger and Almonds says
Utterly gorgeous shots. And some lovely new recipes on the site. Always a pleasure to pop by.
Marisa says
What a darling photo with the cherry on top, such a statement. I wonder if Independence day recipes are personable? Although, I’ve never seen one without potato salad.
Katrina says
Delicious! Love the look of these.
Joanne says
Aww so cute! I am definitely intrigued by the sour cream that doesn’t taste like sour cream.
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says
What a fun and different dessert! I have really enjoyed all the patriotic recipes and ideas this week!
Pam says
Pretty unique and bet they taste great!
Cassie says
Awesome photos, and what cute little cones. This idea is so fun — I think I’m going to make these for our cookout over the 4th!