Raspberry Custard is an easy custard recipe to make. Gluten free, this raspberry custard can be made ahead and refrigerated. The best part is that raspberry custard requires less than 15 minutes hands on time, but please allow extra time for baking.
Raspberry custard saved the day when I needed an easy custard recipe. Usually I resort to chocolate for special desserts, but felt the need for something different.
It is also right about now that raspberries come down a bit in price which makes raspberry desserts much easier!
And besides Valentine's Day is right around the corner. What a perfect time to make these pretty in pink, raspberry custards.
Homemade raspberry rose jam was in my fridge, but feel free to make a strawberry custard if you are so inclined.
What is custard?
Custard and pudding are very similar. Custard is baked, usually in a water bath, where as pudding is made on the stove top.
Additionally, pudding is usually thickened with cornstarch and custard is just thickened with the eggs in the recipe.
Custard is also firmer than pudding.
Who knew that combining eggs, sugar and half and half could make more than French toast?
Though this is creme brulee's cousin, it certainly isn't the richer half, making it perfect for any supper.
Ccreme brulee is made with heavy cream and egg yolks only, and this raspberry custard is made lighter with just half and half and a few whole eggs and egg yolks.
No, this doesn't have the golden sugary top of a brulee, but it does have the taste of raspberry.
And I suppose you could still torch the top but what I loved about this raspberry recipe was its simplicity.
I'm guessing that this could be made with any berry of your choice.
Blueberry or strawberry custard, anyone?
This easy recipe for custard is a perfect dessert to have on hand.
It can be baked ahead and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Tasty and pretty and served in individual souffle dishes makes everyone feel special.
After all, isn't that what Valentine's Day is all about?
This year Alex Odie San China Boy will be here and I can't wait to heap some love on him.
Still not sure what I'll be making, but I'm guessing beef is on the menu.
And dessert...well I'm still not sure yet, but at least I'll have raspberry custard in the fridge!
And a few more of my favorites:
Raspberry Crumble Tart
Chocolate Lava Cake
Quick and Rich Chocolate Cake
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Recipe
Raspberry Custard
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 Minutes
- Total Time: 45 Minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stove Top/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
Ingredients
6 T raspberry preserves
36 fresh raspberries
½ c sugar
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2 t vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 c half and half
Extra jam and raspberries for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350.
Into six ¾ cup souffle dishes or ramekins, place 1 T of preserves and 6 raspberries.
Whisk sugar, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla and salt in large measuring cup. Mix well.
Heat half and half over medium heat until bubbles form around edge of pan. (I did this in the microwave and heated the cream for about 2 minutes, but ovens do vary. The key is to not boil this or make it too hot or you may cook the eggs when the half and half is added.)
Gradually whisk half and half into egg mixture adding the half and half slowly to avoid curdling the eggs. Pour evenly over souffle ramekins.
Place ramekins into a 13 x 9 pan of hot water so that the water is halfway up the sides of the cups. Place into oven and bake until custards are set in center, about 35 minutes.
Remove custards from the water bath and cool 10 minutes. Then refrigerate at least 2 hours or until ready to serve. After they have sufficiently cooled, cover them to avoid the raspberry custard picking up flavors from the refrigerator.
When ready to serve garnish with a few more raspberries and a small spoonful of raspberry jam.
Notes
Feel free to try other jams and berries!
Michelle | Sift & Simmer says
Such a delicious looking custard! Can't wait for raspberries to be in season again 🙂
sherry says
raspberry custard sounds like a great idea. they are such delicious and tangy little berries. i've never heard that definition of pudding before. perhaps it is an american expression? Pudding to me either means just a dessert, or a baked sweet dish. interesting...
John / Kitchen Riffs says
Such a classic for Valentine's Day! Gorgeous. And good. 🙂
2sistersrecipes says
These raspberry custard look amazing Abbe!
Can’t wait to try them! Perfect for Valentines Day!!
Marcelle @ A Little Fish in the Kitchen says
These are really beautiful, Abbe! I'm excited to give these a try soon!
In Good Flavor says
This would be perfect for Valentine's Day dessert. It looks just amazing!! I can definitely polish off two of these at one sitting.
mimi rippee says
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Gerlinde says
I am making this custard soon. It looks delicious.
lisa is cooking says
This reminds that I haven't made anything with raspberries for far too long! These look great.
Tricia Buice says
I love these beautiful custards Abbe - raspberries are always a great idea and adding the preserves is brilliant. Every spoonful must be fantastic! Have a very happy Valentine's Day with your sweetie 🙂
Angie Schneider says
They look gorgeous and perfect for Vday treat!
Holly @ abakershouse.com says
Beautiful dessert for Valentine's Day!
Kitchen Riffs says
This looks excellent! Love custard, and with raspberries? Swoon! Really nice -- thanks.
Liz Berg says
I vote for raspberries!!! These would definitely be a dreamy dessert for Valentine's Day!!
Balvinder Ubi says
That's so pretty looking custard.