Suitable for vegetarians
A summer fruit surprise with a layer of caramel crisp
Serves 6
Preparation time 40 minutes
Cooking time 20 minutes
Plus cooling time
Ingredients
- Finely pared zest of 1 lemon
- 1 vanilla pod, split
- 6 large egg yolks
- 425ml whipping cream
- 50g caster sugar
- 150g raspberries
- 150g blueberries
- 125g strawberries, hulled and quartered
Method
1 Make the basic custard as for the 'Traditional crème brûlée' recipe, adding and later removing the lemon zest with the vanilla pod.
2 Divide a third of the berries between 6 x 150ml ramekin dishes. Pour the custard on top, put the dishes in a roasting tin and pour in enough hot water to come halfway up their sides.
3 Cook in the oven for about 20 minutes, until almost set. Remove from the tin and leave until cold. Chill for at least 1 hour.
4 Make the caramel topping as in the 'Traditional crème brûlée' recipe. Cool the brûlées and serve topped with the rest of the fresh berries.