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Strawberry Shortcake Custard Cream Brioche Stack

A layered dessert of soft brioche, vanilla custard cream, and fresh strawberries stacked into an elegant shortcake-style treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brioche Base
  • 1 loaf brioche bread sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
Custard Cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp butter
Strawberries
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking pan

Method
 

  1. Make custard cream and cool.
  2. Prepare macerated strawberries.
  3. Toast brioche slices.
  4. Layer custard, strawberries, and brioche.
  5. Chill and serve.

Notes

Best served chilled for clean layers and enhanced flavor.