This recipe for berries and cream is a copycat of a Ruth Chris recipe and is truly amazing. It will satisfy your sweet tooth but is also light and delicious. Top with fresh strawberry, blueberry, blackberry or raspberry it is sheer perfection.
What a luxurious dessert! It is very rich and creamy and silky smooth. This delicious dessert is topped with juicy berries.
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The recipe for berries and cream is a bowl full of summer. Every summer I love to use fresh berries to create a fabulous finally with very little prep time.
Also, if you a craving something sweet but also light then you can whip up this treat in your spare time and create a really amazing treat that will wow your guests.
If you’re looking for more summer recipes, try these Jello Strawberry Pie , Peach Cobbler Cookies and Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes. We’re also loving this Flan – it’s seriously luscious.
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Why We Love This Recipe for Sweet Cream
If you love fun, light and fruity treat then this is the perfect dessert for your next romantic date night or summer party.
- 30 Minutes: Quick and easy, light and creamy, with tart fruit in no time at all.
- Easy Ingredients: It takes only a few simple and basic ingredients.
- Family Friendly: Everyone will love this tempting summer treat.
- Adaptable: Can make this dish with any fruit you have available.
Ingredient Notes for the Luscious Fresh Berries Brunch Treat
- Heavy Cream: You will need one cup of cold heavy whipped cream.
- Sugar: White sugar
- Egg Yolks: Four egg yolks add richness to the custard.
- Vanilla Extract: A good quality vanilla extract to really enhance the flavor.
- Berries: Fresh fruit, blueberry, strawberry, blackberry or raspberries.
See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for Tasty Delicious Creamy Custard
You and your family or guests will adore the amazing texture of this easy dessert. Even though it is elegant enough to be in BON APPÉTIT. You will be the star chef and people will rave it is one of the best desserts that they ever had.
- Berries: Any variety of berries you enjoy Or you can use other fresh fruit.
- Toppings: Fresh herbs or even whipping cream.
If you love Ruth Chris copycat recipes, try this Ruth’s Chris Copycat Sweet Potato Casserole.
How to Make Berries and Cream Dessert Recipe
Using a whisk, this Recipe for Berries and Cream treat will be quick and easy to make in no time at all.
These are the basic steps for making Copycat Ruth Chris Recipe. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions and nutritional information including fiber and carbohydrates.
Step 1: On the Stove
First, place cream and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a saucepan on the stove. Mix well and heat until it starts to boil. (Be careful so that the cream will not boil over.)
Step 2: EGGS
Meanwhile, crack eggs to separate yolks from whites. Then in a medium bowl, combine egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of sugar until well blended and sugar is dissolved. Add a few spoonfuls of simmering cream to the egg mixture and whisk. Repeat this step one more time.
Step 3: PASTRY CUSTARD
Next, add remaining cream and vanilla to egg mixture. Make a double boiler and place mixture on top. Then cook for 8 – 12 minutes, until sauce thickens and coats the back of the spatula, stirring constantly. Use the spatula to pull the sauce away from the sides and fold it back into the center of the bowl.
Step 4: STRAIN
Finally, when thickened, pass through a fine mesh sieve into a container. Immediately place the container into an ice bath. Once cooled, refrigerate. Lastly, spoon evenly on the fresh fruit when ready to serve.
Recipe FAQs this Delicious Fruit Summertime Dessert
Expert Tips for Making This Berries with Vanilla Cream Recipe
- Simplicity: The best confections have an amazing blend of sweetness and tartness making the perfect summer treat. Therefore use what you have on hand to make it simple.
- Add Whipped Cream: A dollop of whipping cream on the fresh raspberries and pudding.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with a smattering of fresh mint leaves to finish this Recipe for Berries and Cream.
What to Serve with Berries and Cream (Copycat Ruth Chris Recipe)
Berries and Cream (Copycat Ruth Chris Recipe)
Equipment
- Fine Mesh Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Sugar
- 4 Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place cream and 1 tbsp of sugar in a saucepan on the stove. Mix well and heat until it starts to boil. (Be careful so that cream will not boil over.)
- Crack eggs to separate yolks from whites. In a medium bowl, mix egg yolks and 2 tbsp of sugar until well blended and sugar is dissolved.
- Add a few spoonfuls of simmering cream to egg mixture and whisk. Repeat this step one more time.
- Add remaining cream and vanilla to egg mixture. Make a double boiler and place mixture on top. Cook for 8 – 12 minutes, until sauce thickens and coats the back of the spatula, stirring constantly.
- Use the spatula to pull the sauce away from the sides and fold it back into the center of the bowl.
- When thickened, pass through a fine mesh sieve into a container. Immediately place container into an ice bath. Once cooled, store in the refrigerator.
Expert Tips
- Simplicity: The best confections have an amazing blend of sweet and tartness making the perfect summer treat. Therefore use what you have on hand to make it simple.
- Add Whipped Cream: A dollop of whipping cream on the fresh raspberries and pudding.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with a smattering of fresh mint leaves.
i’ve had that dessert at RC’s…it is scrumptious. I love how you took the time to do the extra steps to make the recipe perfect. thank you for sharing with tuesday night supper club!
This sounds delicious. So comforting and flavorful. I have some cooking time set aside this weekend and may just give it a try.
sounds good to me!
Oh I love a nice vanilla cream.. particularly with some strawberries! Sounds GREAT!!!
Sounds verrry good! If I made it I’m sure I’d eat it again and again. Delicious….. I make a cajun chicken pasta copycat that is much better than the original.
Thanks for sharing with the Hearth and Soul hop.
Sounds delicious! My children and their spouses have been to Ruth’s Chris and keep telling us we need to go. We have been to several restaurants around it, just not there yet.
-Brenda
All I can say, Brenda, is I was sad when I took my last bite of steak! It was THAT good! Truly a great dining experience! I HIGHLY recommend it! 🙂
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When do you add the vanilla? It doesn’t ever say.
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A question-
Can I make this the day before ? Will it keep overnight?
Judee — I’ve made it the day before and it comes out great! Just make sure you cover it tightly with plastic wrap. I usually put the plastic wrap right on the cream (like you would do with pudding) so a “skin” doesn’t form. I would also add the berries right before serving. Enjoy!
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What an elegant looking dessert, simple ingredients, and all gluten free.
I need a dessert for a dinner party on Sunday.. I’ll give it a try.. thanks for sharing..
Yum! I would love a bowl of this! It may be time consuming but sounds like its all worth it! Found this thru TNSC!
Oh yum! Now if I could figure out a healthier way to copy those amazing pecan sweet potatoes they serve!
I agree, Joanna! If you figure that one out, please let me know!!
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Oh yummy, yum yum! I love this, the photo makes me want to take it off the screen and eat it!
Why thank you, Stephanie! I’m sure my hubby (who took the photo) will love the compliment!
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Your dessert looks delicious. I would really love some right now. Thank you for sharing and have a good week.
ooooh, it sounds yummy! And I’m glad that YOU did all the research for us! Thank you for that and thanks for linking up to Making Your Home Sing Monday!
Looks deeeelicious! And super luxurious. Never been to Ruth Chris but have heard wonderful things!
Funny you should ask about copycat recipes – my contribution to Mouthwatering Monday is super close to the creamed spinach at Boston Market…yum…!
Jen — I’ll have to check that recipe out! It sounds delish!
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That looks delicious, like just the type of dessert I would love to make and eat with my family. Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
This sounds like one of those classic desserts you just can’t go wrong with – delicious! It looks beautiful with the strawberries too.
So delicious and elegant looking!
Looks delicious! I’m wondering if substituting Grade B maple syrup would change it much and add lots of wonderful minerals? Thanks for stopping by Monday Mania with this idea!
I think as long as the maple flavor is there, it should be fine! If you decide to try it, let me know how you make out!
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I was just searching for this recipe online, because it IS so amazingly delicious! I found an actual chef from Ruth’s Chris had published his recipe for this dessert. He had the same exact ingredients you list above. But, what’s interesting is, we asked our waitress at Ruth’s Chris last night what was in it, and she said she couldn’t tell us. But, she revealed White Chocolate Liquor and Sweetened Condensed Milk. Hmmm?…
Hi Carrie — This dessert is so incredibly addicting! I just love it! Thanks for sharing what you learned from the chef and waitress. I can see that maybe the sweetened condensed milk is substituted for some of the cream as it may help thicken it and make it more rich (if that’s possible!). But I’m intrigued by the White Chocolate Liquor…..interesting.
I’d be interested to know how that works out. If you happen to try it, please share your results! And, the next time I make it, I just may add the liquor just to see what happens!
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Yummy yummy yummy!
Yes, ma’am! Glad you liked it!