Dessert

Strawberry delight with fairy floss

Name: Strawberry delight with fairy floss
Prep time: 145 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 250g strawberries, hulled; 1 tablespoon caster sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 gold-strength gelatine leaves; 300ml store-bought vanilla custard; 200ml pure (thin) cream, whipped to soft peaks; Persian fairy floss and pink sugar crystals, to decorate

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by Olivia Andrews

Recipe developer, food writer and food stylist

Oct 03, 2015

Pretty in pink, this dessert will delight all strawberry lovers.

250g strawberries, hulled
1 tablespoon caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 gold-strength gelatine leaves
300ml store-bought vanilla custard
200ml pure (thin) cream, whipped to soft peaks
Persian fairy floss and pink sugar crystals, to decorate

Method

1.

Puree strawberries, caster sugar and vanilla in a food processor. Strain through a sieve, discarding solids, and set aside.
2.

Soak gelatine in cold water for 5 minutes until softened. Meanwhile, heat custard in a small pan over low heat. Squeeze water from gelatine, remove custard pan from heat and add gelatine leaves, whisking until dissolved. Strain through a sieve into a large bowl. Leave to cool slightly.
3.

Stir berry puree into custard. Gently fold in the cream to combine. Divide mixture among six 200ml glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. Top with fairy floss and crystals.