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Strawberry Velvet Custard Cups

Silky vanilla custard layered with fresh strawberry puree for an elegant homemade dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Custards & Puddings
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Puree
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Vanilla Custard
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 5 egg yolks large
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • glass dessert cups

Method
 

  1. Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until softened, then blend into a smooth puree.
  2. Heat milk and cream in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
  3. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
  4. Temper eggs with warm milk mixture while whisking constantly.
  5. Return mixture to saucepan and cook until thickened.
  6. Stir in butter and vanilla extract.
  7. Cool custard and layer with strawberry puree in dessert cups.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Notes

For extra smooth custard, strain both the puree and custard before assembling.