Crémets d’Angers

Crémets is a very light fresh cheese which stiffens on standing, so it can be unmoulded. It is often set in heart shapes, called ‘coeurs à la crème’, and special white porcelain moulds with draining holes are made for it. These can be hard to find outside France and a heart-shaped cake mould, with holes punched for drainage, does just as well. Crémets can be served simply with cream and sugar, but it is at its best with fresh strawberries or raspberries.