Berry Custard Popsicles

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.

Ingredients

• Strawberry Puree:
• 2 cups Fresh strawberries
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
• Popsicles:
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup strawberry purée (strained for smooth pink base)
• Fruit Swirls:
• 3/4 cup diced fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 1-2 tbsp sugar (optional, if berries aren’t sweet)