Simple ingredients transform into the sublime in this delicious dish that will elevate Sunday morning brunch or serve as a delicious after-dinner dessert.

Food Styling: Denyse Roussin | Photography: Tango | Styling: Caroline Simon

INGREDIENTS

Custard

• 1 1⁄2 cups homogenized milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• Pinch salt
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 1⁄2 cups mixed fresh blueberries and blackberries

Dutch Baby

• 3 eggs, at room temperature
• 3⁄4 cup homogenized milk, at room temperature
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 tsp vanilla
• Pinch salt
• 3 tbsp clarified butter or vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Custard

In saucepan, heat milk and vanilla over medium-high heat until bubbles form around edge. Remove from heat; set aside. Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, flour and salt. Gradually whisk in hot milk mixture. Transfer to saucepan; return to stovetop and simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat; whisk in butter, a few cubes at time, ensuring that each addition is fully incorporated before adding the next one. Transfer to bowl; cover surface directly with plastic wrap; let cool at room temperature. Custard can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Dutch Baby

Preheat oven to 425°F. In bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla and salt. Heat 10-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat; add clarified butter, heating until pan is very hot. Pour in batter; cook just until edge starts to crisp up, about 1 minute. Transfer skillet to oven; bake until pancake is golden and puffed up, about 20 minutes. Remove pan from oven; brush pancake with lemon juice. Spread 1⁄2 cup custard over pancake and top with berries. Serve immediately with remaining custard.

Makes 4 servings.

TIP

You can prepare the pancake batter by putting all the ingredients in a food processor. Mix until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous paste. Do not overmix.