Stewed Gooseberries with Custard

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

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 3615.5 kcals 3615.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 139.7 grams 139.7 grams
Fat 328.2 grams 328.2 grams
Protein 34.8 grams 34.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
75
g
Caster Sugar
For the gooseberries
12.5
g
Caster Sugar
For the custard
Dairy
28.4
g
600
ml
50
ml
3
piece
Egg
Yolks only
1
piece
Egg
Whole
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Zest and juice only
NutsSeeds
1
piece

Steps

  • 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.