THE REALLY GOOD FOOD COOK BOOK'S Celestial Cream

Ingredients

• 3 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 packages gelatin (4 1/2 tsps.)
• 9 tablespoons cold water
• 3 cups sour cream
• 1 package red raspberries, preferrably frozen and thawed or fresh raspberries with lots of sugar in them

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the cream and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Stir with a whisk until the sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Soften the gelatin in the cold water.

4. 4

   Whisk gelatin into the cream.

5. 5

   When the gelatin is dissolved, whisk in the sour cream.

6. 6

   Stir only until well-blended and smooth.

7. 7

   Pour this Creme Celeste into a lightly-oiled mold.

8. 8

   Chill for 4-5 hours until firm.

9. 9

   Unmold by setting mold in warm water for several minutes.

10. 10

    Upend it onto a white platter.

11. 11

    Surround the sides of this incredible Cream with the red raspberries.

12. 12

    Save a few for the top.