Description
A simple, creamy pudding layered with fresh strawberries, bananas, and optional berries, offering a fresh, comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (480 ml)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (30 g)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 pint strawberries (about 350 g), hulled and sliced
- 2 medium bananas, sliced just before assembly
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries or raspberries (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional, homemade or store-bought)
- Toasted chopped nuts like almonds or pistachios (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs until smooth but not frothy. Slowly add the sugar mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Set aside.
- Pour whole milk and heavy cream into a medium saucepan. Warm over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, do not boil.
- Slowly pour about one cup of the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Then pour everything back into the saucepan.
- Return saucepan to medium-low heat. Stir constantly until pudding thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour pudding through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits. Cover surface with plastic wrap to prevent skin from forming. Chill in fridge for at least 2 hours until fully set.
- While pudding chills, wash and slice strawberries, slice bananas, and prepare any additional berries. Pat dry to avoid sogginess.
- In glass bowls or a trifle dish, layer pudding, sliced strawberries, bananas, and optional blueberries in alternating layers. Repeat until containers are filled, finishing with fresh berries on top.
- Chill assembled pudding for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Use low and slow heat to prevent curdling. Temper eggs carefully to avoid scrambling. Press plastic wrap directly on pudding surface to prevent skin. Slice bananas just before layering to avoid browning. If pudding is too thick after chilling, stir in a splash of milk before layering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 230280
- Fat: 1015
- Carbohydrates: 3035
- Fiber: 34
- Protein: 68
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