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Sorrel Frosting

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Sorrel Frosting

Find Hollis's companion recipes for sorrel crackers and cake, and her list of words for sorrel used in Alaska.

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1–2 cups packed sorrel leaves and stems
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup butter, at room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, combine milk, vanilla, salt, and sorrel, and blend until smooth.
    In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
    Add sugar, one-half cup at a time, alternating with sorrel mixture, until all ingredients are combined.
    First published in Edible Alaska's spring 2020 issue.
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This showy cake emerges from the oven a bright green color. Complemented by the berry filling and sorrel frosting, this stunner beautifully centers any dinner party table. The cake has a moist crumb and sweet-tangy flavor that is bright and light, perfect for enjoying in Alaska’s long bright and light spring or summer days. You won’t need to worry about leftovers, but in the off chance you have any, leftovers will freeze for up to 2 months, or rest on the counter for 2-3 days. Find Hollis's companion recipes for sorrel frosting and crackers, and her list of words for sorrel used in Alaska. Makes two 8-inch cake layers or eight 4-inch mini-cake layers
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The tart, tangy flavor of sorrel pairs well with rich flavors. These crackers beautifully complement an oily smoked salmon or a rich creamy cheese. Goat cheese makes a particularly snappy pairing with some fig spread or pear slices. Crackers store for 6 months in the freezer and 10 days on the counter.

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