Berries with Geranium Cream

ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped rose-scented geranium (pelargonium) leaves
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 3 cups blackberries (1 2/3 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries (1 cup)

directions

Heat cream, geranium leaves, and sugar in a metal bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring until sugar is dissolved and cream is hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, then chill until cold, about 45 minutes.

Pour cream through a sieve set into a bowl and discard solids.

Beat together cream cheese and cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until thickened (cream should not hold peaks), about 2 minutes.

Divide blackberries and blueberries among 6 bowls or parfait glasses and top with cream.

note:

Cream can be beaten up to 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.