Berries & Cream Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Berries

   Wash and dry all the berries. Slice the strawberries if they are large. Arrange the berries in a serving dish.

2. 2

   Make the Crème Anglaise

   In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and half of the sugar. If using a vanilla bean, split it and scrape the seeds into the mixture. Heat over medium heat until just simmering, then remove from heat.

3. 3

   Temper the Egg Yolks

   In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and remaining sugar until light in color. Slowly add a small amount of the hot cream mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly to prevent curdling. Gradually add the yolk mixture back to the saucepan.

4. 4

   Thicken the Sauce

   Return the saucepan to low heat, stirring gently, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil.

5. 5

   Strain and Cool

   Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any curdled bits. Allow it to cool before serving.

6. 6

   Serve

   Pour the cooled crème anglaise over the arranged berries and enjoy!