Creamy Treat Dessert (Printable Version)

Luscious vanilla custard and whipped cream layers topped with fresh mixed berries.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Thickening Agents

07 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch

→ Garnishes

08 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios or almonds

# How To Make:

01 - In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
02 - Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and just begins to bubble, about 6–8 minutes.
03 - Remove from heat; stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Let the custard cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled.
05 - Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks in a chilled bowl using an electric mixer or whisk.
06 - Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the chilled custard to lighten it.
07 - Layer the creamy custard mixture into serving glasses, alternating with dollops of the remaining whipped cream and fresh berries.
08 - Top with additional berries and chopped nuts if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes far fancier than the 25 minutes it actually takes to prepare.
  • The layers disappear faster than you'd expect, which is always a good sign.
  • Heavy cream and custard together create a texture so creamy it feels indulgent without being heavy.
02 -
  • Whisk the cornstarch thoroughly at the beginning or it will hide in the mixture and surprise you with grittiness later.
  • The moment you whip the cream is the moment to serve; whipped cream begins to separate after it sits, so time this dessert to come together just before guests arrive.
03 -
  • Make the custard the day before if your schedule is tight; it holds beautifully in the refrigerator and actually tastes better after a rest.
  • Keep everything cold—cold bowl, cold beaters, cold cream—and your whipped cream will hold its shape longer and fold more cleanly into the custard.

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