Categories: Pudding, custard mousse, flan

Ingredients

• 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 large eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 3 Tbsp. butter

Directions

1. Process sliced fresh strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrap down sides as needed.
2. Press strawberries through a large wire-mesh strainer into a medium bowl, using back of a spoon to squeeze out juice; discard pulp and seeds.
3. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a 3-quart saucepan, gradually whisk in the strawberry puree and lime juice.
4. Whisk in eggs and egg yolks. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat, and whisk in 3 Tbsp. butter. Place plastic wrap directly on warm curd (to prevent a film from forming);chill 8 hours. Serve with hot biscuits, Strawberry-lemonade Muffins. or use as a filling for tart shells.

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