Sweetheart Custard Dessert Recipe

Name: Sweetheart Custard Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches); Confectioners' sugar; 2/3 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/3 cups milk; 2 egg yolks; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 to 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon shortening

Servings: persons

Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
Confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups milk
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

1
Roll out each pastry between waxed paper into a 12-in. circle. Using an 11-in.-wide heart-shaped pattern, cut each pastry into a heart shape. Place on greased and floured
2
; prick with a fork. Bake at 450u00b0 for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
3
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
4
Remove from the heat. Combine the egg yolks and lemon juice. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolk mixture; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter. Cover; refrigerate until cool.
5
In a bowl, beat the cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently whisk the lemon custard, then fold in whipped cream.
6
Place one pastry on a serving plate; spread with half of the custard. Arrange half of the berries over custard. Top with remaining custard. Arrange remaining berries over filling. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Drizzle over the top. Refrigerate until serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches), Confectioners' sugar, 2/3 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Sweetheart Custard Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sweetheart Custard Dessert

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