Coeur à la Crème

This classic French dessert offers a beautiful pairing of cream cheese and fruit. When I was cooking at Greens, I often served this to parties celebrating a wedding or an anniversary. The white, heart-shaped cheese, surrounded by berries and washed with cream, has an innocence and charm that are timeless.

The cheese can be made a day or two in advance, and the recipe can be multiplied virtually without end. It’s a great dessert to have on a buffet table.

The heart-shaped mol