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Silky Cranberry Spiced Custard

A smooth, creamy custard infused with warm spices and swirled with tart cranberry for a festive, elegant dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Base
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 egg yolks large
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves
Cranberry Swirl
  • 1.5 cups fresh cranberries
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Fine mesh strainer

Method
 

  1. Cook cranberries with sugar and a splash of water until softened and slightly thickened.
  2. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
  3. Heat milk, cream, and spices until steaming.
  4. Temper eggs with warm milk mixture, whisking constantly.
  5. Cook custard over low heat until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  7. Spoon into bowls and swirl with cranberry mixture.
  8. Chill or serve warm as desired.

Notes

Custard thickens more as it cools. Serve chilled for best texture.