Berry Compote with Crispy Won Ton Strips and Vanilla Ice Cream
A luxurious dessert featuring a medley of fresh berries in a wine-based compote, topped with creamy vanilla ice cream and crispy won ton strips. The berries are gently macerated in white wine and crème de cassis for an elegant, sophisticated flavor.
4 servings
30 min
Ingredients
- •1 cup raspberries
- •1 cup blackberries
- •1 cup strawberries
- •½ cup dry white wine
- •1 tablespoon crème de cassis
- •¼ cup sugar
- •2 cups vegetable oil
- •8 pieces won ton wrappers
- •1 pint vanilla ice cream
- •1 tablespoon confectioners sugar
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Combine berries in a large bowl. Heat wine, crème de cassis, and sugar in a small heavy saucepan, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, then pour over berries. Toss gently and let stand 10 minutes.
15 min
- 2.
Heat 1/2 inch oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat until a won ton strip sizzles when added. Fry strips in 2 or 3 batches, stirring gently with a slotted spoon, until golden, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels.
10 min
- 3.
Top compote with ice cream, then won ton strips.
5 min
