Stewed gooseberries with custard
Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 1
Dietary Vegetarian
From Ready Steady Cook
Method
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For the stewed gooseberries, in a pan melt the butter then add the lemon zest and juice, sugar and gooseberries. Leave to simmer for 3-4 minutes.
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In a separate pan heat the cream and milk with the vanilla pod to boiling point.
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In a bowl, beat the eggs and extra yolk with the caster sugar. Pour the hot cream into the eggs, stirring well.
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Return this to the pan and heat gently, stirring, until the custard coats the back of the spoon.
Ingredients
For the stewed gooseberries
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lemon, zest and juice only
- 75g/2¾oz caster sugar
- 275g/9¾oz gooseberries
For the custard
- 600ml/1 pint double cream
- 50 ml/1¾fl oz milk
- 1 vanilla pod, split
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 3 free-range egg yolks
- 1 free-range egg
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