Description
A delightful dessert featuring creamy vanilla custard topped with a vibrant mixed berry compote.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or heavy cream for richer texture)
- 4 large egg yolks
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (or sweetener for low-carb)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot powder for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp butter (for extra creaminess)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tbsp sugar (or keto sweetener)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth and pale.
- Slowly pour half of the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly (to temper the eggs).
- Pour the tempered mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and butter (if using).
- Pour into serving cups or ramekins, cover with plastic wrap (to prevent a skin), and chill for at least 2 hours.
- In a small saucepan, combine berries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and release their juices.
- Stir in vanilla extract, then let cool to room temperature.
- Spoon chilled custard into bowls.
- Top with a generous spoonful of berry compote and a few fresh berries for garnish.
- Serve immediately, or keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For a richer custard, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Adjust sweetness of the compote based on the tartness of the berries.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg