BERRIES WITH TEQUILA CREAM

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup tequila or mezcal*
1 cup heavy cream
8 cups assorted fresh berries (such as blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries)
Garnish: fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

Whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a 2-qt. heavy saucepan; whisk in tequila.
Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats back of a spoon. (Do not boil.)
Fill a large bowl with ice. Place saucepan in ice. Let custard stand, stirring occasionally, until chilled (about 30 minutes).
Beat 1 cup heavy cream at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream gently into chilled tequila mixture just until blended.
Arrange assorted berries in 8 serving dishes, and top evenly with tequila cream. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.
*1/2 cup orange juice may be substituted.
Note: To make ahead, cover and chill whipped cream and tequila mixture up to 24 hours.