The base is a smooth, creamy mixture enriched with fresh and dried fruits. You can use strawberries, a mixed berry blend, peaches, bananas, or any other fruit you prefer.
Almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts are perfect choices if you want to add a bit of crunch to the treat. You can also add crushed biscuits to create a more varied texture.
The result is a fresh, creamy, and delicious dessert that can be served straight from a large bowl or in individual glasses.
Ingredients needed
For this creamy festive dessert, you will need the following:
500 ml milk
2 egg yolks
80 g sugar
40 g cornstarch
1 packet of vanilla sugar or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
200 ml very cold heavy whipping cream…
150 g strawberries or other red berries
100 g nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts)
100 g plain biscuits (optional)
For garnish:
A few pieces of fresh fruit
Chopped nuts
A little grated white chocolate (optional)
Preparation instructions for this delicious festive dessert
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1.
Prepare the cream. First, pour the egg yolks into a saucepan. Add the sugar and vanilla sugar, then whisk to combine.
Next, add the cornstarch and mix until you have a smooth, lump-free mixture.
Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly. This step ensures the baked goods…
…smooth consistency of the cream.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook while stirring constantly. After a few minutes, the mixture will gradually begin to thicken.
Once the cream has a thick, creamy consistency, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Pour the cream into a clean bowl and cover the surface directly with plastic wrap. The wrap should be in contact with the cream to prevent a skin from forming.
Allow it to cool completely.
2. Prepare the fruit and nuts.
While the cream is cooling, prepare the other ingredients.
Thoroughly wash the fresh fruit, pat it dry, and cut it into small, uniform pieces.
For berries, you can leave small ones whole, while larger ones can be cut into pieces.
Finally, coarsely chop the almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts. Do not grind them…
…into a powder; smaller chunks are better if you want to maintain a pleasant, crunchy texture.
You can also lightly toast the nuts in a dry pan for a few minutes. This step is optional but helps enhance their flavor.
Let them cool before adding them to the dessert. 3. Whip the cream
Once the cream base has cooled completely, pour the very cold whipping cream into a bowl.
Whip it until stiff peaks form.
Then, gradually fold the whipped cream into the cooled cream base; mix gently with a spatula to keep the mixture light and airy.
It is important to
Do not overmix. Gentle movements result in a lighter, airier cream.
4. Add the extras
Add the fruit pieces and dried fruit to the cream.
If you wish to use biscuits as well, crumble them coarsely and add them to the mixture.
Stir gently to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
You can set aside a few pieces of fruit and dried fruit for the final garnish.
5. Let the dessert chill in the fridge…
Pour the mixture into a large glass bowl or divide it among several serving glasses.
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Smooth the surface with a spatula.
Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. For an even better texture, I recommend preparing the mixture a day in advance and letting it chill overnight.
This chilling time allows the cream to cool completely and the flavors to meld.
