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Summer Berries with Bay Leaf Custard
Preparation info
- Serves
4 to 6
- Difficulty
Medium
Appears in
Published 2003
IF THERE IS A NATIONAL SUMMER DESSERT IN NORWAY, IT MUST BE SUMMER BERRIES WITH VANILLA CUSTARD.
THE CUSTARD CAN BE SERVED HOT, WARM, OR COLD. IT WILL KEEP FOR UP TO TWO DAYS IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
Ingredients
5 ¼ cup 1 cup
Method
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and thick.
In a medium saucepan, combine the egg yolk mixture, milk, cream, and bay leaves. Heat gently over medium-low to low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to leave a velvety coating on the back of a wooden spoon. (If you are using a thermometer, the custard should reach about 175°F.) Do