Ruby Sunrise Verrines
These Verrines feature vibrant layers of summer stone fruit compote, berry purée, and a whisper of whipped cream. Finished with fresh raspberries and a glossy cherry, they’re as elegant as a pâtisserie showcase—but blissfully simple to make at home.
How long will it take?
1 hour
What’s the serving size?
Serves 8
What do I need?
For the Berry Layer
- 2 cups raspberries
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Stone-Fruit Layer
- 3 cups apricots or peaches, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp honey or caster sugar
- 1 tbsp water
For the Dark Fruit Layer
- 1 ½ cups blackberries
- 1-2 tbsp caster sugar
For the Whipped Cream
- 1 cup thickened cream
- 1 ½ tbsp icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
To serve
- Fresh raspberries
- 8 whole cherries
How do I make it?
- Combine raspberries, caster sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the berries soften. Lightly mash berries with a fork and set aside to cool. Spoon evenly into the base of 8 small glasses.
- Add apricots/peaches, honey and water to a saucepan. Simmer gently over low heat until soft and jammy, about 7 minutes. Cool slightly and spoon half over the raspberry layer.
- Combine blackberries, sugar and a splash of water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the fruit breaks down and becomes glossy. Strain for a smooth finish if desired. Add to each glass.
- Spoon reserved half of the apricot/peach mixture over top of the blackberry layer.
- Beat cream, icing sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Pipe or spoon a small swirl onto each verrine.
- Arrange a ring of raspberries on the top of the verrines, and top each with a whole cherry. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
TOP TIPS
- Chill the glasses to keep the layers sharp and well-defined.
- You can substitute the whipped cream for Greek yoghurt if you prefer.
GOES WELL WITH
- A dry or slightly sweet sparkling rose complements the bright berry flavours and mirrors the dessert’s colour palette.
- For a zero-alcohol option choose a chilled sparkling raspberry mineral water.
