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Silky Cranberry Spiced Custard

A smooth, creamy custard layered with tart cranberry sauce and warm winter spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 dessert cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Base
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 5 egg yolks large
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
Cranberry Layer
  • 2 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup water or orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Serving glasses

Method
 

  1. Heat milk, cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until steaming. Steep briefly.
  2. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Temper eggs with warm milk, then return to pan.
  4. Cook gently, stirring, until thickened.
  5. Strain and cool custard slightly.
  6. Simmer cranberry ingredients until berries burst and sauce thickens.
  7. Layer custard and cranberry sauce in serving cups.
  8. Chill before serving.

Notes

Custard can be made a day ahead and stored chilled.