INGREDIENTS
1
lb (350g) strawberries, plus extra to serve (optional)
2/3 cup
superfine sugar juice of 1 lemon
generous 1/3 cup (100ml) heavy cream
2
egg whites
1/3
quantity (9oz/250g) crème patissiere , cooled
6
egg yolks
1/2 cup
plus 2 Tbsp(125gr) superfine sugar
1/4 cup
(40gr)all-purpose flour
generous 2 cups (500ml) milk
1
vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1
little confectioners’ sugar or butter
Makes: about 1 lb 10 oz (750gr)