3 cups of heavy cream
6 eggs
6 tablespoons of granulated sugar
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
1/2 cup of confectioner's sugar
2 to 3 cups of strawberries, pineapple, or peaches, or a combination of the three
3 cups of heavy cream
6 eggs
6 tablespoons of granulated sugar
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
1/2 cup of confectioner's sugar
2 to 3 cups of strawberries, pineapple, or peaches, or a combination of the three
One day ahead of serving, chill the heavy cream
Beat the eggs with the granulated sugar and add the heavy cream gradually
Simmer over low heat until the mixture thickens slightly
Add the vanilla extract
Refrigerate in a 1 1/2-quart dish or Pyrex until chilled
Just before serving, sprinkle confectioner's sugar over the cream
Place the dish with the cream in a pan of ice and bring to a simmer over low heat
Cook for about 1 minute, or until the sugar caramelizes
Break the caramelized sugar crust by gently tapping it with a spoon
Serve the cream over fresh fruit, garnishing with whipped cream if desired
Serve chilled.
