Berries With Tequila Cream
Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine
For a smokier flavor, use mezcal, which is similar to tequila, in this luscious, velvety cream.
How to Make It
Step 1
Whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a 2-qt. heavy saucepan; whisk in tequila.
Step 2
Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats back of a spoon. (Do not boil.)
Step 3
Fill a large bowl with ice. Place saucepan in ice. Let custard stand, stirring occasionally, until chilled (about 30 minutes).
Step 4
Beat 1 cup heavy cream at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream gently into chilled tequila mixture just until blended.
Step 5
Arrange assorted berries in 8 serving dishes, and top evenly with tequila cream. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.
Step 6
*1/2 cup orange juice may be substituted.
Step 7
Note: To make ahead, cover and chill whipped cream and tequila mixture up to 24 hours.
Lanny's Alta Cocina Mexicana, Fort Worth, Texas
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This can be a light dessert - if you dish out the cream in moderation! Fabulous flavor and texture. Our family enjoys this treat regularly. We tried with other fruit (apples, melons) but the berries are hands down the best with this cream.
MHilding's Review
This is fabulous!! I used sherry instead of tequila, and I have made this at least 6 times and the family loves it!!
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KatieM314's Review
Excellent recipe very quick and easy to make, its a nice light sweet dessert. I also tried it with vanilla vodka which was delicious and was just a little sweeter if you don't like the taste of tequila. And I will definitely make it again.
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