0 (0)

Sow's Ear White Velvet

Name: Sow's Ear White Velvet
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water; 2 (1/4-ounce) packets unflavored gelatin; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups whipping cream; 3 cups sour cream

By Rose Dosti | April 4, 2001

Dear SOS: My best friend took me to the Sow's Ear Cafe in Cambria, Calif., where they served a wonderful dessert called White Velvet. We both loved it. It would be such a surprise for my friend if I prepared ... Read more

Total time: 15 minutes plus 4 hours chilling | Serves 6

Shopping List

1 cup warm water
2 (1/4-ounce) packets unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups whipping cream
3 cups sour cream

Step 1Cook the water with the gelatin in a saucepan over low heat until the gelatin dissolves, 3 minutes. Add the sugar and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and whipping cream and continue to cook, bringing the mixture almost to a simmer. Do not boil. When hot, add the sour cream and remove the pan from heat. Use a whisk to blend well.

Step 2Pour the mixture into a 6-cup nonstick mold (or spray a mold with nonstick cooking spray). Refrigerate the dessert until set, about 4 to 5 hours.

Step 3Unmold and serve.

Sow's Ear White Velvet

HAVE YOU TRIED

Salted maple pudding

Tangy frozen lemon yogurt

Chocolate chip cookies

Poached pears