Description
Classic strawberry rhubarb custard dessert blends sweet berries with tangy rhubarb in a creamy, luscious treat. Fresh seasonal ingredients and simple techniques help home cooks craft this delightful summer dessert you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups rhubarb (chopped)
- 1 ½ cups strawberries (chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup heavy cream (236 ml / 8 fl oz)
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Blend flour, powdered sugar, and cold butter until the mixture transforms into coarse, sandy crumbs that will form the foundation of the dessert.
- Base Formation: Press the crumbly mixture firmly into a greased baking pan, creating an even layer. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until the crust turns a delicate golden shade, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Fruit Arrangement: Distribute a vibrant medley of chopped rhubarb and strawberries across the golden crust, creating a colorful and tantalizing fruit landscape.
- Custard Creation: Whisk eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and cream until the mixture develops a smooth, silky texture that promises a luxurious filling.
- Assembly and Baking: Pour the velvety custard evenly over the fruit-laden crust, ensuring complete coverage. Return to the oven and bake at 325°F for 35-40 minutes, or until the custard sets with a subtle golden sheen and a gentle wobble at the center.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the dessert to cool completely at room temperature, permitting the flavors to meld and the layers to stabilize. Slice into elegant portions and serve chilled or at room temperature, revealing the harmonious layers of crisp crust, vibrant fruit, and creamy custard.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Use cold, cubed butter for the crust to ensure a flaky, crumbly texture that doesn’t become greasy or dense.
- Fruit Preparation Technique: Chop rhubarb and strawberries into uniform sizes to guarantee even cooking and balanced flavor distribution throughout the dessert.
- Custard Whisking Secret: Whisk ingredients thoroughly but gently to prevent incorporating too much air, which could cause the custard to become puffy or crack during baking.
- Cooling Strategy: Allow the dessert to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating to prevent condensation and maintain the crust’s crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg