Gratin of Blueberries With Vanilla
- 4 cups blueberries, washed and stemmed
- 2 tablespoons sweet butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 12 vanilla bean
- 3 mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon creme de cassis
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons dry vermouth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
- 14 cup heavy cream
- 2 -3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- In a medium saucepan on medium low heat, melt the butter.
- Add the sugar, vanilla bean, mint, cassis and blueberries.
- Cook slowly until the berries are softened, about 7 minutes.
- Transfer to an ovenproof gratin dish or baking dish, remove vanilla bean and let cool.
- Sabayon:.
- Bring water in the bottom of a double boiler to a bare simmer.
- Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean.
- Add the eggs to the top of the double boiler and whisk.
- Whisk in the vermouth, sugar and seeds from the vanilla bean.
- Continue whisking until the mixture doubles in volume.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- When ready to serve:.
- Preheat broiler or (if you're lucky enough to have one)have a small culinary blowtorch ready.
- Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks.
- Fold cream into cooled sabayon.
- Pour the mixture over the berries.
- Sprinkle the entire top with confectioners' sugar.
- Place under the broiler or wield blowtorch until top is nicely browned.
- Serve immediately.
blueberries, sweet butter, sugar, vanilla bean, mint, creme de cassis, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla bean, heavy cream, confectioners
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gratin-of-blueberries-with-vanilla-116788 (may not work)