Vanilla Creme With Fresh Berry Jam Recipe

Indulge in this delightful summer dessert! This elegant Vanilla Crème with homemade Fresh Strawberry Jam is a perfect blend of creamy vanilla custard and sweet, tangy strawberries. Prepare the jam and custard ahead of time for effortless assembly right before serving. Recipe adapted from Cooking Light July '06.

Prep Time 45 mins

Cook Time 390 mins

Calories 146.2 kcal

Protein 10g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vanilla Creme With Fresh Berry Jam

1/3 cup water
6 tablespoons granulated sugar + 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Strawberries
Unflavored Gelatin
1 cup whole milk
Vanilla Beans
1/2 cup buttermilk
Mint Sprig

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How to Make Vanilla Creme With Fresh Berry Jam

**Prepare the Strawberry Jam:** In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup water and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar over medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes, or until sugar dissolves completely.
Add 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and becomes syrupy, occasionally mashing with a fork for desired consistency.
Remove from heat and stir in another 1 cup of chopped fresh strawberries.
Pour the jam into a bowl, allow to cool completely, cover, and chill in the refrigerator.
**Prepare the Vanilla Crème:** In a small saucepan, sprinkle 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin over 1 cup whole milk. Let stand for 10 minutes to bloom.
Scrape the seeds from 1 vanilla bean (or use 1 teaspoon vanilla extract) and add the seeds and bean (if using) to the milk mixture.
Cook the milk mixture over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until the gelatin dissolves completely, stirring constantly with a whisk.
Increase heat to medium and add 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup buttermilk.
Remove and discard the vanilla bean (if using).
Spoon about 1/2 cup of the vanilla crème mixture into each of 6 small glasses or dessert dishes.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or until the crème is fully set.
**Assemble and Serve:** Top each serving of chilled vanilla crème with 3 tablespoons of the chilled strawberry jam.
Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

102g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vanilla Creme With Fresh Berry Jam?

Vanilla Creme With Fresh Berry Jam takes about 435 minutes from start to finish — roughly 45 minutes to prepare and 390 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vanilla Creme With Fresh Berry Jam?

Vanilla Creme With Fresh Berry Jam has approximately 146.2 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vanilla Creme With Fresh Berry Jam?

The key ingredients for Vanilla Creme With Fresh Berry Jam are Water, Sugar, Strawberries, Unflavored Gelatin, Whole Milk, Vanilla Beans. See the full list with measurements above.