Caramel Poached Blueberries With Crème

Caramel Poached Blueberries With Crème Fraiche. Quick and easy!!

Hello friends, so how are you today? Looking for a tasty treat? We all love caramel oranges but caramel blueberries are even more delicious.

Caramel Poached Blueberries with Crème Fraîche is the kind of dessert that feels effortlessly elegant, minimal ingredients, quick preparation, and a flavour payoff that surprises anyone who tastes it.

The magic begins with a simple caramel, slowly melted until it reaches that deep amber colour, rich with smoky sweetness.

As soon as the blueberries hit the pan, they release their juices, turning the caramel into a glossy, jewel-toned sauce that clings to every berry.

Chill well and swirl through crème fraiche and Greek yogurt.

If you can’t wait for them to cool, serve warm spooned over scoops of good vanilla ice cream for a great, speedy dessert.

Recipe c/o Seasonal Berries.

Caramel Poached Blueberries With Crème Fraiche

Caramel Poached Blueberries With Crème Fraiche:

Caramel Poached Blueberries With Crème Fraiche.

The heat softens the blueberries just enough to make them tender while keeping their shape intact.

Their natural tartness balances the caramel’s sweetness, creating a harmony that feels both sophisticated and comforting.

Spoon them warm into bowls, and the real transformation happens when a dollop of cool crème fraîche is added on top.

Its tangy creaminess cuts through the richness, creating a luxurious contrast in both temperature and taste.

Serves 4 | Preparation time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 9-10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 150g (5oz) caster sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  •  2 tablespoons boiling water
  • 150g (5oz) Chilean blueberries

To Serve:

  • 250ml (8fl oz) pot full fat crème fraiche
  • 250g (9oz) pot natural Greek yogurt

How To Make:

Method:

  1. Add the sugar and the cold water to a medium frying pan and heat very gently, stirring only occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved – about 5 minutes. 
  2. Increase the heat and boil for 3-4 minutes without stirring until the syrup thickens and then begins to turn golden around the edges. 
  3. Watch very closely as the syrup begins to colour and tilt the pan gently from time to time to even this colour out. 
  4. Cook for a minute or two more until golden all over.
  5. Take the pan off the heat and add the boiling water, remembering to stand well back as the syrup will spit. 
  6. As soon as the bubbles begin to subside, tilt the pan to mix the syrup with the extra water.
  7. Add the blueberries and cook for 1 minute or until the juices just begin to run from the blueberries, then leave to cool. 
  8. Stir the crème fraiche and Greek yogurt together in a bowl and chill until needed.
  9. When ready to serve, add alternate spoonfuls of the yogurt mixture and the caramelised blueberries to 4 serving glasses. 
  10. Serve like this or for a marbled effect, run a small knife or handle of a teaspoon through each dessert to swirl together.

Cook’s Tip:

Cook’s Tip:

  • Resist the urge to stir the syrup as it boils or you may find that it will crystallise into a solid white mass. If this happens, clean the pan and begin again.

About this post- Recipe and photo credit by Seasonal Berries.

Caramel Poached Blueberries With Crème Fraiche

Caramel Poached Blueberries With Crème Fraiche:

Caramel Poached Blueberries With Crème Fraiche.

This dessert works beautifully for dinner parties or as a quick, indulgent treat on a quiet evening.

It pairs just as well with buttery shortbread as it does with airy meringue or even vanilla ice cream.

Simple yet striking, Caramel Poached Blueberries with Crème Fraîche is proof that a few quality ingredients can create something truly memorable.

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About this post: No compensation, commission, or sponsorship has been received from Seasonal Berries for posting this recipe. I am simply sharing yummy recipes that I get sent from them.

4 Comments

  1. Mama Zen
    27 December 2012 / 01:44

    Yum!

    • 28 December 2012 / 20:27

      Caramel Poached Blueberries With Crème Fraiche. Thanks for the comment x

  2. Eleyn
    26 December 2012 / 23:34

    That looks delicious! Happy Holidays!