Berry Custard Popsicles

TIME
1HR 45M Total Time
YIELD
10 Servings
Berry Custard Popsicles
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Ingredients

Strawberry Puree

fresh strawberries
2 cups
sugar
1 tbsp
lemon Juice
1 tsp

 

Popsicles

large egg yolks
4
granulated sugar
1/2 cup
cornstarch
1 tbsp
salt
1/4 tsp
whole milk
2 cups
heavy cream
1 cup
vanilla extract
1 tsp
strawberry purée (strained for smooth pink base)
1 cup

Fruit Swirls

diced fresh strawberries
3/4 cup
fresh blueberries
1/2 cup
sugar (optional, if berries aren’t sweet)
1-2 tbsp

Directions

  1. Wash and hull 2 cups of fresh strawberries. Add to a food processor with 1 tsp of sugar and 1 tsp of lemon juice. Blend for 30–45 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh sieve for smoother texture. Set aside.

  2. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl until pale. Set aside.

  3. In a saucepan, heat milk and cream over medium until steaming (not boiling).

  4. Drizzle about ½ cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking to temper.

  5. Pour mixture back into the saucepan.

  6. Cook over medium-low, stirring constantly, until thick and reaches 170–175°F (and coats the back of a spoon).

  7. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool slightly, then whisk in strawberry purée. Transfer mixture to refrigerator to cool completely.

  8. Lightly mash strawberries in a separate medium bowl. Add blueberries and sugar. Stir to mix well. Let sit 10 minutes to release juices.

  9. Spoon 1–2 tablespoons custard into molds. Add a small spoonful of berry mixture then add more custard to make layers.

  10. Use a skewer to gently drag berries downward once or twice. Don’t overmix.

  11. Cover mold, insert sticks and freeze overnight or until set. Unmold and serve.