Vanilla Cream Terrine with Raspberries/Strawberries and Blackcurrant/Blackberries Coulis
You will also need a plastic box measuring 4 x 4 x 4 inches (10 x10 x10cm) syn free
For the terrine
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
15oz quark
1.5 x 11g sachets gelatine powder
6oz sweetener
15floz 425ml Greek 0% yogurt
To garnish
6oz Raspberries or Strawberries
Fresh mint leaves optional
For the Blackcurrant/Blackberries coulis
8oz Blackcurrants or Blackberries
6oz sweetener
Method
Begin by placing the gelatine in a cup, together with 3 tablespoons of the quark, and leave it to soak for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place the rest of the quark in a saucepan with the sugar and heat gently till the sugar has dissolved (it's important not to overheat the quark). Next, add the soaked gelatine to the warm quark and whisk everything over the heat for a few seconds. Now remove the quark mixture from the heat.
In a mixing bowl, stir the yogurt and vanilla together, then pour in the gelatine quark mixture through a sieve. Mix very thoroughly and pour the whole lot into the plastic box, allow to cool, then cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4-6 hours or preferably overnight until it's set.
Meanwhile, make the blackcurrants/blackberries coulis by first de-stalking the blackcurrants/blackberries and then sprinkling them with the sugar in a bowl. Leave to soak for 30 minutes, and then you can either sieve them directly back into the bowl or, to make the sieving easier, whiz them first in a food
processor then sieve into the bowl. Taste to check that you have added enough sugar, then pour into a jug and chill until you're ready to serve the terrine.
To serve, turn the terrine out on to a board, first sliding a palette knife around the edges to loosen it, then giving it a hefty shake. Then cut into six slices. Arrange each slice on a serving plate, spoon a little blackcurrant/blackberry coulis over opposite corners of each one and decorate with the fresh raspberries/strawberries and mint leaves (optional).
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