Description
Sweet nostalgia meets summer passion in this luscious Strawberry Rhubarb Custard Dessert. Silky custard and tangy rhubarb dance with ripe strawberries, promising delightful comfort that transports friends and family to cherished moments of pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups rhubarb, chopped
- 1 ½ cups strawberries, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup heavy cream (236 milliliters)
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by crafting a buttery base that will cradle the vibrant fruit and silky custard. Combine flour and powdered sugar, then integrate cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently press the crumbly mixture into a well-greased baking vessel, creating an even layer that will transform into a golden, crisp crust. Allow the base to bake until it develops a delicate, pale golden hue.
- Scatter a generous medley of ruby-red rhubarb and juicy strawberries across the freshly baked crust, creating a landscape of tangy and sweet fruit.
- Craft a velvety custard by whisking together eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla, and cream until the mixture achieves a smooth, luxurious consistency that promises a rich, creamy finish.
- Lovingly cascade the custard over the fruit-laden crust, ensuring an even distribution that will set into a luscious, tender layer during baking.
- Return the assembled dessert to the oven, allowing the custard to gently set and develop a light golden complexion, signaling its readiness.
- Permit the dessert to cool completely, letting the flavors meld and the texture stabilize. Slice and serve at your preferred temperature, revealing the harmonious layers of fruit, custard, and crisp base.
Notes
- Adapt the crust by substituting gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut cream to create a dairy-free alternative that maintains the rich, creamy texture of the custard.
- Select fresh, ripe strawberries and crisp rhubarb for the most vibrant flavor, cutting them to consistent sizes to ensure even cooking and balanced taste.
- Allow the dessert to cool completely before slicing to help the custard set properly and create clean, beautiful serving portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg