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strawberries and cream

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Karen LaValley
Dallas, TX

An elegant classic dessert to serve at a special gathering.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For strawberries and cream

  • 2 c
    half and half
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 4
    egg yolks
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • fresh strawberries, sliced

How To Make strawberries and cream

  • 1
    In a medium pot, combine the half & half and cream. Brind to a simmer.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and salt. Slowly pour about half a cup of the hot cream mixture into egg mixture, whisking continuously. Pour the mixture back into the pot.
  • 3
    Cook, stirring constantly, till the mixture just starts to thicken, about 5 min. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Chill till completely cooled.
  • 4
    To serve, place the strawberries in a bowl or cup and pour the cream over the top. IF the cream has set up too much and is thick, stir in half a cup of milk to thin out.
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