SUMMERTIME FRUIT GRATIN

SUMMERTIME FRUIT GRATIN image

Yield 5 persons

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup of whole milk
1 egg
2 egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 & 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp of your favourite liquor such as Chambord Royale
3/4 cup of 35% cream
3 cups of fresh berries and/or sliced fruits such as apples or peaches

Steps:

Butter six 5" shallow ramekins. In a small saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. Cover and set aside. Whisk the whole egg and the 2 egg yolks along with the sugar until very fluffy. Whisk in the cornstarch. Pour the hot milk into this mixture whisking constantly. Pour this mixture in the saucepan you used to heat the milk and cook over medium heat until it boils and thickens. Stir constantly or it will stick and burn. Turn the heat down and cook for another minute. Remove, pour into a new bowl and let cool to room temperature (can be refrigerated overnight). Once cooled, beat in the liquor and vanilla. When ready to serve, whip the cream until it forms soft peaks, fold into the prepared mixture. Arrange the fruit in the ramekins. Preheat the broiler, pour the mixture over the fruit, sift icing sugar over the top and broil 4" from the element until the tops are golden brown (about 2 min). Serve immediately.