Raspberry Pudding with Cream

Yeild: serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

 * 4 cups mashed and strained raspberries or strawberries, fresh or frozen, thawed
 * 1 tablespoon sugar, more or less to taste
 * 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder (available in the spice section of supermarkets)
 * 1/4 cup cold water
 * 1 cup cream, more or less, for serving

Preparation

 * 1) In medium saucepan, combine berries and 1 tablespoon sugar.
 * 2) Stir and heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
 * 3) Stirring constantly, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer.
 * 4) Adjust sweetness by adding sugar, if necessary.
 * 5) In cup, add arrowroot to water, and mix to smooth paste.
 * 6) Stirring constantly, add arrowroot to berry mixture, and cook until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
 * 7) To serve, pour into individual dessert bowls. Refrigerate until serving time. Serve with a pitcher of cream.