Stewed Gooseberries with Custard

Tangy butter-simmered gooseberries served with a rich, handmade vanilla bean custard. A classic British vegetarian dessert.

Vegetarian Dessert Fruit British Custard

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

3615.5

kcal / serving

3615.5 kcal total

Carbs

139.7g

per serving

139.7 g total

Fat

328.2g

per serving

328.2 g total

Protein

34.8g

per serving

34.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Caster Sugar

For the gooseberries

12.5

Caster Sugar

For the custard

Dairy

28.4

600

piece

Yolks only

piece

Egg

Whole

Fruits

piece

Lemon

Zest and juice only

275

Gooseberries

NutsSeeds

piece

Vanilla Pod

Split

Method

Melt butter in a pan and add lemon zest, juice, sugar, and gooseberries.

Simmer the gooseberry mixture for 4 minutes.

Heat cream, milk, and the vanilla pod in a separate pan to boiling point.

Beat the eggs, extra yolks, and sugar together in a bowl.

Pour the hot cream into the egg mixture while stirring well.

Return the mixture to the pan and heat gently until the custard thickens.