Berries With Tequila Cream

Ingredients

• 8 cups poached berries fresh assorted (such as blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries)
• 8  egg yolks 
• 1 cup heavy cream 
• 8 servings garnish: mint sprigs fresh
• 0.5 cup sugar 
• 0.5 cup tequila 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• whisk
• hand mixer

Directions

1. Whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a 2-qt. heavy saucepan; whisk in tequila.
2. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats back of a spoon. (Do not boil.)
3. Fill a large bowl with ice.
4. Place saucepan in ice.
5. Let custard stand, stirring occasionally, until chilled (about 30 minutes).
6. Beat 1 cup heavy cream at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream gently into chilled tequila mixture just until blended.
7. Arrange assorted berries in 8 serving dishes, and top evenly with tequila cream.
8. Garnish, if desired.
9. Serve immediately.
10. *1/2 cup orange juice may be substituted.
11. Note: To make ahead, cover and chill whipped cream and tequila mixture up to 24 hours.