
This delightful dessert blends the natural sweetness of fresh fruit with a creamy orange-infused topping, making it a light yet indulgent finish to any meal. Originating from the Port Washington Inn in Wisconsin, this recipe showcases a blend of homemade charm and fresh ingredients. It's beloved for its simplicity, vibrant flavor, and elegant presentation. Perfect for brunches, showers, or light summer desserts, it's a refreshing way to enjoy seasonal fruit with a zesty citrus twist.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whipping cream (chilled)
- 3 tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate (defrosted)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 kiwi
- ½ cup grapes
- 1 banana
- 4 strawberries
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional for fruit prep)
Instructions
Step 1: Whip the Cream
- Chill the whipping cream and beat until soft peaks form.
Step 2: Add Flavor
- Fold in orange juice concentrate and honey into the whipped cream. Chill to set.
Step 3: Prepare the Fruit
- Slice or cube fresh fruits like kiwi, grapes, bananas, and strawberries. Optionally toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Step 4: Assemble
- Divide fruit evenly into 4 dessert dishes, reserving a few pieces for garnish.
Step 5: Create Cream Nests
- Spoon whipped cream on top of each fruit portion, using the back of the spoon to form a “nest.”
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
- Top with reserved fruit and a dollop of orange cream. Serve chilled.
Tips
- Use any fruit: kiwi, grapes, bananas, berries, pineapple, citrus segments.
- For a lighter version, whip half cream and half Greek yogurt.
- Fold in zest from one orange for stronger citrus flavor.
- Add ½ tsp vanilla or almond extract for depth.
- Chill the finished dessert 30 minutes for a firmer, mousse-like texture.
- Serve in hollowed oranges for a decorative presentation.
- Replace honey with maple syrup or powdered sugar.
- Add toasted coconut or chopped nuts on top for crunch.
- Freeze leftovers for a soft-serve–like treat.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 19mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 969IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 0.4mg
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