Name: Berries with Geranium Cream
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 1/4 hr
Yield: Makes 6 dessert servings
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons finely chopped pesticide-free rose-scented geranium (pelargonium) leaves; 1/4 cup sugar; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 3 cups blackberries (13 oz); 1 1/2 cups blueberries (8 oz)

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Berries with Geranium CreamRomulo Yanes

Check your local farmers market or Chef's Garden (800-289-4644) for the geranium leaves or experiment with other leaves such as fresh basil or mint.

Cooks' note:

Cream can be beaten up to 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

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