No-bake Christmas dessert: a creamy treat that my aunt makes every year, and everyone loves.

 

The base is a smooth, creamy mixture enriched with fresh and dried fruits. You can use strawberries, a mixed berry blend, peaches, bananas, or any other fruit you prefer.
Almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts are perfect choices if you want to add a bit of crunch to the treat. You can also add crushed biscuits to create a more varied texture.
The result is a fresh, creamy, and delicious dessert that can be served straight from a large bowl or in individual glasses.
Ingredients needed
For this creamy festive dessert, youwill need the following:

500 ml milk
2 egg yolks
80 g sugar
40 g cornstarch
1 packet of vanilla sugar or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
200 ml very cold heavy whipping cream…
150 g strawberries or other red berries
100 g nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts)
100 g plain biscuits (optional)
For garnish:
A few pieces of fresh fruit
Chopped nuts
A little grated white chocolate (optional)
Preparation instructions for this delicious festive dessert

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the cream. First, pour the egg yolks into a saucepan. Add the sugar and vanilla sugar, then whisk to combine.
Next, add the cornstarch and mix until you have a smooth, lump-free mixture.
Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly. This step ensures the baked goods…
…smooth consistency of the cream.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook while stirring constantly. After a few minutes, the mixture will gradually begin to thicken.
Once the cream has a thick, creamy consistency, remove the saucepan from the heat.cream into a clean bowl and cover the surface directly with plastic wrap. The wrap should be in contact with the cream to prevent a skin from forming.

Allow it to cool completely.
2. Prepare the fruit and nuts.
While the cream is cooling, prepare the other ingredients.
Thoroughly wash the fresh fruit, pat it dry, and cut it into small, uniform pieces.
For berries, you can leave small ones whole, while larger ones can be cut into pieces.
Finally, coarsely chop the almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts. Do not grind