15-Min Meringue & Custard with Berries
Fluffy poached meringue islands floating in silky vanilla custard, topped with fresh berries. A fancy French dessert that's actually achievable on a weeknight.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 cup fresh berries
Instructions
- 1
Heat milk in a saucepan over medium-low until small bubbles form around the edge, ~3 minutes.
- 2
Whisk egg yolks with 2 tbsp sugar until pale, then slowly pour in warm milk while whisking constantly.
- 3
Return mixture to saucepan, stirring constantly, until it coats the back of a spoon, ~4 minutes.
- 4
Strain custard through a fine sieve into a bowl, stir in vanilla, then chill while you make meringue.
- 5
Bring a shallow pan of water to a gentle simmer. Whip egg whites until foamy, then add 1 tbsp sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Gently drop spoonfuls of meringue into simmering water and poach 2-3 minutes per side until just set.
- 7
Pour chilled custard into bowls, top with meringue islands, scatter berries, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- whisk
- fine sieve
- mixing bowl
- shallow pan
- electric mixer or whisk
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