Berries and Cream (Copycat Ruth Chris Recipe) (2024)

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Last Updated on: February 16, 2024 | Published on: July 27, 2023 by Christina Hitchco*ck

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.

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.

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 makingCopycat 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 asaucepanon 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 andwhisk. 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

What to Serve with Berries and Cream (Copycat Ruth Chris Recipe)

• No Bake Strawberry Cheesecakes
• Strawberry Jello Shots
• Moonshine Cherries