The rich, tangy crème fraîche and a bit of vinegar cut the sweetness of the berries. You can use vanilla ice cream in place of the crème fraîche.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　12 ounces assorted berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries

　　2 tablespoons superfine sugar

　　2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

　　1 8-ounce container crème fraîche

　　Amaretti biscuits

　　

Step 1

Combine the berries in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with the sugar and vinegar. Let sit, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and start to release juices, about 30 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Layer the berries with the crème fraîche in parfait glasses. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 3 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with crumbled amaretti biscuits.

　　Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group.Buy the full book from Amazon.