Instructions
For the Fruit Gelatin:
- In a plastic bowl, soften the gelatin and 2/3 cup sparkling wine by microwaving for 5 minutes in short increments and stirring until gelatin dissolves.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and 2/3 cup sparkling wine; stir frequently and cook until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.
- Add the gelatin mixture, lemon juice, and the rest of the sparkling wine to the saucepan. Stir well to decrease the foam.
- Using 2 oz. glasses, place 7 – 9 individual berries in each glass; fill with the wine gelatin; chill for several hours until gelatin is firm.
For the Whipped Cream (Optional):
- In a chilled bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium to high for about 2 – 3 minutes, until cream cheese is smooth and free of lumps, scraping down the sides of the bowl as you go.
- Slowly drizzle in the heavy whipping cream and continue beating until the cream cheese resembles a liquid mixture; whip until soft peaks form.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Using a star tip and piping bag, pipe a rosette on each gelatin and decorate as desired, up to a couple of hours before serving.