Baked Jersey Butter Custards with Berry Compote

Rich and decadent baked custard made with Jersey butter, topped with a bright and tangy berry compote. The Jersey butter gives a distinctive richness and depth of flavor.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

495 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.88/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

0.5cupJersey Butter(Unsalted, softened)

£1.75

0.5cupGranulated Sugar

£0.20

4Large Eggs(Lightly beaten)

£1.20

1cupHeavy Cream

£1.50

1teaspoonVanilla Extract

£0.25

1cupMixed Berries (fresh or frozen)(Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)

£2.50

2tablespoonsGranulated Sugar (for compote)

£0.05

1teaspoonLemon Juice

£0.05

Total Cost

£7.50

£1.88 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened Jersey butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.
Gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
4.
Pour the custard mixture into four ramekins.
5.
Place the ramekins in a baking dish and add hot water to the dish, coming halfway up the sides of the ramekins (creating a water bath).
6.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the custards are set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
7.
While the custards are baking, prepare the berry compote: In a saucepan, combine the mixed berries, sugar (2 tablespoons), and lemon juice.
8.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
9.
Remove the custards from the oven and let them cool in the water bath for 10 minutes.
10.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the custards to fully set.
11.
Top each custard with a generous spoonful of berry compote before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (150g)

495 kcal / 2071 kJ

Carbs

26g

10% of RDA

Fat

42g

60% of RDA

Protein

12% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

25 g

28% of RDA

Sodium

60 mg

3% of RDA

Saturated Fat

26 g

130% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a smoother custard, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring it into the ramekins.

Do not overbake the custards, as they will become dry and cracked. The center should still have a slight jiggle.

Use high-quality Jersey butter for the best flavor. The richness of the butter is crucial to the dessert.

If you don't have Jersey butter, you can substitute with regular butter, but the flavor will be slightly different.

The berry compote can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Equipment

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