Dessert in Glass with Cookies, Custard, and Strawberries: A Sweet Delight
Imagine a dessert that entices you with its creamy layers, crispy cookie base, and the freshness of juicy strawberries – that’s exactly what our Dessert in Glass with Cookies, Custard, and Strawberries offers!
Ingredients
- Vanilla cookies Maria type: 200g
- Pastelera cream can be store-bought or homemade
- Fresh strawberries washed and chopped: 250g
- Optional: Chantilly cream for topping
- For the custard:
- Milk: 500 ml
- Flour: 1/2 cup
- Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Egg yolks: 3
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla essence: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon peel for infusion
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard:
- Begin by heating half of the milk with the lemon peel and vanilla essence in a pot. Avoid boiling; just let it steep for flavor.
- Mix the Flour:
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the flour in the other half of the milk. Beat the egg yolks and sugar in another bowl until creamy and pale.
- Combine:
- Mix the yolk mixture with the milk and flour, letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add Hot Milk:
- Gradually incorporate the hot milk (discarding the lemon peel), along with the butter, and stir continuously over low heat until the mixture thickens into a custard.
- Cool:
- Transfer the custard into a bowl, cover the surface with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Assemble the Dessert:
- Crush vanilla cookies and layer them at the bottom of your serving glass.
- Follow with a layer of custard and then a generous distribution of strawberries. Repeat the layering process until you reach the top.
- Top & Serve:
- Finish with a dollop of chantilly cream on top and a few extra strawberries for a stunning finish!