A Delicious Blackberry Brandy Whip!

Blackberry Brandy Whip

Here is one of my own easy recipes. I created this recipe to use as a cake filling, but it is so yummy it can easily stand on it’s own! This whip is full of antioxidants, practically fat free, and with the inexpensive price of frozen blackberries how can you go wrong?

Yield: Makes 4 servings or enough to fill a 9 inch round, two layer cake.

Ingredients
1 cup frozen blackberries

2 Tbls water

2Tbls granulated sugar

2 Tbls blackberry brandy or liquer

1 8oz container of a cool whipped topping

1 tsp of orange zest

Fresh blackberries to use as a garnish (optional)

Preparation

1. Bring frozen blackberries, sugar, water and brandy to a simmer.

2. Using a whisk, stir constantly mashing the berries as they thicken.

3. Simmer for 3 minutes or until a smooth consistency.

4. If you desire a smoother texture pour thickened blackberries into a blender/food processor and puree for 20 sec.

5. Once your blackberries have thickened place them in the fridge to cool completely.

6. After your blackberries have cooled gently fold in your orange zest and whipped topping. *Do not mix or blend as it will disrupt the consistency of your whip

This looks lovely layered with fresh or thawed and drained frozen black berries and served in a glass bowl or cup. Garnish with fresh black berries, orange zest or chocolate curls!

I use this recipe as a filling for both my lemon and orange chiffon cakes! It is also wonderful as a substitute to your everyday strawberry short cake! Introduce your friends to a blackberry shortcake or serve on the side with your favorite blackberry cobbler!

Enjoy!

*This recipe can be sugar free by using a sugar free whipped topping and substituting Splenda for your granulated sugar*