Coeur a la Creme with Raspberries

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   To make coeurs: Beat together cream cheese, sour cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt with a hand-held beater electric mixer until smooth.

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   Force mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl to remove any fine lumps.

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   Line molds with a single layer of dampened cheesecloth and divide cheese mixture among molds, smoothing tops.

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   Fold overhanging cheesecloth over tops, pressing it lightly.

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   Refrigerate molds in a shallow pan or dish (to catch drips) at least 4 hours.

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   To make topping: Mash half of the raspberries with granulated sugar.

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   Stir in remaining whole berries and lemon juice, then macerate, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.

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   Unmold coeurs and carefully peel off cheesecloth.

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   Let coeurs stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.

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    Spoon topping over coeurs.

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    Cooks' note: Coeurs may be chilled in molds up to 2 days, covered.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.