Berries With Tequila Cream

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Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine
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Makes 8 servings
By Lanny Lancarte, II and Lanny Lancarte, II
July 2007
RECIPE BY Southern Living

For a smokier flavor, use mezcal, which is similar to tequila, in this luscious, velvety cream.

Ingredients

  • 8 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup tequila or mezcal*
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 cups assorted fresh berries (such as blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries)
  • Garnish: fresh mint sprigs

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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Ratings & Reviews

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MHilding
August 09, 2015
I made this for a summer wine pairing pool party with the gals. We enjoyed this with Noche chocolate wine & we all thought we were in heaven! The cold berries topped with the tequila infused custard folded into the whipped cream was incredibly satisfying with just the right amount of sweetness. It was also quite refreshing as well & many had seconds. My friends were impressed that I cared enough to treat them to such a special dessert. I was impressed with the simplicity of the recipe & how quickly I was able to prepare it.

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jennbeamer
May 22, 2011
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.

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MollyMo
December 16, 2010
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
July 09, 2010
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mmstewart
July 02, 2009
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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