Berry Compote with Crispy Won Ton Strips and Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

This compote makes a lovely (and low-fat) dessert on its own, but the addition of ice cream and won ton strips makes it something special.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS

for compote

1cup raspberries

1cup blackberries, halved lengthwise if large

1cup quartered strawberries

1/2cup dry white wine

1tablespoon crème de cassisor chambord liqueur

1/4cup sugar
for won ton strips

1to 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

8won ton wrappers, thawed if frozen, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips1pint vanilla ice creamgarnish: confectioners sugar for dusting

DIRECTIONS

Make compote: Combine berries in a large bowl. Heat wine, crème de cassis, and sugar in a small heavy saucepan, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, then pour over berries. Toss gently and let stand 10 minutes.

Fry won ton strips while compote is standing: Heat 1/2 inch oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat until a won ton strip sizzles when added. Fry strips in 2 or 3 batches, stirring gently with a slotted spoon, until golden, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels.

Top compote with ice cream, then won ton strips.

Tags: Berry, Compote, Cream, Crispy, Ice, Strips, Ton, Vanilla, Won