Author Notes
I used a mix of strawberries, raspberries and threw in some blueberries as well. The strawberries can be prepared in advance, tossed in a bit of sugar and refrigerated for a few hours. It's a great dessert to serve in winter. —jas53
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Ingredients
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1 pound
strawberries
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4
egg yolks
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3 - 4 tablespoons
sugar
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4 tablespoons
cream fraiche or table cream
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1 tablespoon
Cointreau (or rasberry liqueur)
Directions
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Cut the strawberries in half lengthwise and arrange in the gratin dish (together with any other berries you want to add).
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Whisk the egg yolks, cream, liqueur and sugar in a bowl, then place the bowl in a barely simmering bain-marie.
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Continue whisking the mixture until it starts to thicken and form "ribbons", then pour immediately over the berries.
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Bake for about 5 minutes (or until nice and golden) on the middle rack of the oven pre-heated to 300 Celcius (550 Farenheit).
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Serve while still warm and enjoy!
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