Soft Blackberry Vanilla Delight

Ingredients

• 200 grams (7 ounces) fresh blackberries
• 100 grams (3.5 ounces) sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the blackberries release their juices and the mixture starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Add this to the blackberry mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
4. To assemble, layer the blackberry mixture and vanilla cream in serving glasses or bowls. Start with a layer of blackberry mixture, followed by a layer of vanilla cream. Repeat until the glasses are filled, ending with a dollop of vanilla cream on top.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Tip

Side Dish Suggestion

A great side dish to complement this dessert would be a light and refreshing fruit salad. The fresh flavors of the fruit salad will enhance the tartness of the blackberries and provide a nice contrast to the creamy vanilla.