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Strawberries and Cream Pots
Strawberries and Cream Pots are a delicate dessert featuring smooth strawberry puree blended with a rich custard made from egg yolks, sugar, and heavy cream. The custard is cooked gently to thicken before mixing with the fruit, creating a creamy texture with fresh strawberry flavor. Chilled and served in small portions, these pots balance sweetness, tartness, and creaminess for a refined treat.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
chilling
4 hrs
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
413 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French, American
Ingredients
- 1 strawberry washed and hulled, 1/2 cup
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 heavy cream 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 egg large yolks
Instructions
- Puree the strawberries in a small food processor or good blender until smooth. Strain through a strainer and discard any seeds or solids. Stir in the lemon juice and set aside.
- Put the egg yolks in a medium bowl and lightly beat them.
- In a small heavy bottomed saucepan heat the cream and sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar, until it comes to a simmer. Slowly drizzle half of the hot cream into the egg yolks, while whisking. Then pour that mixture back into the pan, stirring constantly, and bring back up to a gentle boil. Cook for about a minute, stirring constantly, as the mixture thickens.
- Remove from the heat and pour through a (rinsed out) strainer to remove any lumps. Measure out 1/2 cup of the strawberry puree and blend into the cream (reserve the rest of the puree to use as a sauce later.) Pour into 4 small jars or cups.
- Chill the pots for at least 4 hours or overnight. Served topped with the reserved strawberry puree, and a pretty edible flower!
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Notes
- This recipe yields four small dessert pots; double the ingredients to increase servings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
247mg
(82%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
185mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
1513IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 247mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 1513IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.