Description
This dreamy dessert reminds me of summer visits to my aunt’s farmhouse. She’d whip this up with berries from her garden, layering love between every cookie and spoonful of cream. Light, lush, and layered with comfort—it’s more than a pudding, it’s a little scoop of joy. Share it at your next gathering and watch it disappear!
Ingredients
18 oz mixed fresh berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
2 large egg yolks
2¼ cups whole milk, divided
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1″ pieces, room temp
2 cups chilled heavy cream
⅓ cup (37 g) cornstarch
1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or extract
⅓ cup berry jam (strawberry or similar)
½ cup (100 g) sugar
2 tsp Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp Morton kosher salt, divided
½ box (about 5.5 oz) Nilla Wafers
Instructions
In a saucepan, whisk 2 cups milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, 1 tsp salt, and vanilla. Cook on medium, whisking until thick and smooth, 6–8 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in butter until fully melted. Let cool to room temperature.
Whip cream with remaining ¼ cup milk and 1 tsp salt until soft peaks form.
In a dish, layer wafers, pudding, whipped cream, jam, and berries. Repeat layers.
Chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve cold with extra berries on top.
Notes
Note: Using lower-fat milk or less sugar reduces calories, but hey—life’s short. Savor joy first!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 380 per serving
- Fat: 26g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 32g per serving
- Protein: 4g per serving