Strawberry Cream Delight with Nerds Candy Crunch

Ingredients

- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Nerds candy

Instructions

1. Prepare the Strawberry Mixture:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the fresh strawberries and granulated sugar.
- Cook while stirring occasionally until the strawberries begin to release their juice and the sugar dissolves, approximately PT5M (5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the kosher salt and vanilla extract.
- Let it cool to room temperature.

2. Create the Cream Base:
- In a separate saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream.
- Warm gently over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is steaming but not boiling. This should take about PT7M (7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3. Combine Components:
- Carefully mix the cooled strawberry mixture into the cream base.
- Stir until the strawberry mixture is well incorporated, giving the cream a subtle pink hue.

4. Chill the Mixture:
- Transfer the mixture to a shallow container and cover with a lid or plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least PT2H (2 hours), allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to cool completely.

5. Incorporate the Nerds Candy:
- Once chilled, stir the mixture gently to ensure it's well combined.
- Sprinkle the Nerds candy into the mixture, distributing evenly throughout.
- Serve immediately to maintain the candy crunchiness.

Total Time

PT2H12M
2 hours and 12 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

strawberry dessert, creamy dessert, stove-top dessert, nerds candy, vanilla dessert, chilled dessert, homemade dessert, fruity dessert, sweet treat, gourmet dessert

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,020 calories (approximately 255 calories per serving)

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