Luscious Berries With Custard Sauce

Creamy vanilla custard is perfect when served over a variety of summer berries.

10 min.prep time 45 min.total time
8 servings (2 cups)
5 1 Rating

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla
Fresh raspberries, strawberries and/or blueberries

Directions

Cook whipping cream in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until cream just comes to a boil (6 to 8 minutes). Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, combine sugar and cornstarch in small bowl.

Stir together sugar mixture and egg yolks with wire whisk in medium bowl until mixture is light and creamy (3 to 4 minutes). Gradually whisk hot whipping cream into beaten egg yolk mixture. Return mixture to same saucepan; stir in vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until custard is thickened and coats back of metal spoon (3 to 4 minutes). (DO NOT BOIL.) Remove from heat; cool slightly (20 to 25 minutes).

Serve custard warm or cool over fresh berries.

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)

Calories: 240

Fat: 19g

Cholesterol: 170mg

Sodium: 20mg

Carbohydrates: 15g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Protein: 2g

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Recipe Comments & Reviews

5
I have made this recipe time and time again and it is consistently fabulous. For a very simple yet elegant desert any time of the year berries can be purchased, this recipe will wow your guests!
Posted Sep 03 2008 by Leanne

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