Christmas Custard With Fruit Recipe

Summary

Health IndexAverageCuisineCanadian
SpecialityChristmasMain IngredientFruits
Interest GroupParty

Ingredients

 
2/3 cup granulated sugar 150 mL
 
1 tbsp cornstarch 15 mL
 
Pinch salt
 
2 cups milk 500 mL
 
2 cups light cream 500 mL
 
3 eggs
 
6 egg yolks
 
1 tsp vanilla 5 mL
 
1 pkg IQF raspberries
 
3 kiwifruit
 
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped 125 mL

Directions

In large heavy saucepan, blend sugar, cornstarch and salt; whisk in milk and light cream.
Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Reduce heat to low.
In bowl, beat eggs with egg yolks; whisk in 1 cup (250 mL) of the hot milk mixture, then return to pan.
Cook, whisking constantly, for about 4 minutes or until thickened and smooth.
Strain into bowl.
Stir in vanilla; let cool. (Custard can be covered with plastic wrap directly on surface and refrigerated for up to 2 days.)
About 3 hours before serving, thaw raspberries, reserving any juice for another use.
Set 15 aside on paper towel for garnish.
Peel and slice kiwifruit; set 12 slices aside for garnish.
In 8 cup (2 L) glass bowl, layer custard with raspberries and kiwifruit, finishing with custard.
Decoratively garnish with reserved raspberries and kiwifruit.
Pipe or spoon whipped cream (if using) among fruit.

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