Blueberry-Topped Custard Recipe
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Blueberry-Topped Custard

By: DeEtta Rasmussen 
"A silky texture, rich vanilla flavor and fruit topping make this lovely dessert extra special, says field editor DeEtta Rasmussen of Fort Madison, Iowa."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (15 ounce) can blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add cream and lemon peel until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to pan; bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into four parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Cool. Drain blueberries, reserving juice. Spoon blueberries over custard. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and blueberry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over berries.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by DONTSENDMEJOKES   view full review
I used this recipe to make a blueberry custard tart. The amount of custard in this recipe is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2010 by cupcake66   view full review
this custard is the best custard in the world! i made this in a berry tart. it was absolutely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by motherearth   view full review
My family and guests loved this dessert. It was easy and looks elegant as well as very tasty.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2012 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a lovely dessert – pleasantly sweet, light and pretty. Portions are easily determined...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2011 by Heidi Lou   view full review
This is awesome!! It was so easy to prepare and tastes delicious! I didn't do the blueberry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2012 by foxyj   view full review
I love the lemon-blueberry flavor, but don't love the floury taste in the custard. I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2011 by amy   view full review
This is delicious! Very easy to make. I love the hint of lemon in the custard with the...

 

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