Blackberry Gratin with Two Creams
Blackberry Gratin with Two Creams is a easy French recipe that serves 4. 540 calories per serving. Recipe by Once Upon a Time in Pastry on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 27 min | Total: 1 hr 2 min
Cost: $6.45 total, $1.61 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 units Egg yolks (medium-sized eggs)
- 80 g Granulated sugar
- 200 ml Thick crème fraîche (minimum 30 % fat)
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon (optional)
- 200 ml Whole liquid cream (30 % fat, very cold)
- 300 g Fresh blackberries (washed and drained)
- 30 g Brown sugar (for gratinating)
Instructions
Prepare ingredients and equipment
Gather all ingredients, measure the quantities and preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare the ramekins and the baking sheet.
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Whisk egg yolks and sugar
In the bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the granulated sugar on medium speed until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
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Add crème fraîche and cinnamon
Add the thick crème fraîche and cinnamon (if using) to the previous mixture and stir gently until homogeneous.
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Whip the liquid cream into whipped cream
Pour the very cold liquid cream into a clean bowl and whisk on high speed until soft peaks form.
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Fold the whipped cream into the base
Using a spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the egg mixture by lifting the mass so it does not fall.
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Place the blackberries in the ramekins
Evenly distribute the washed blackberries at the bottom of each ramekin.
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Pour the custard over the blackberries
Fill each ramekin with the custard mixture up to about three quarters of the height.
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Sprinkle brown sugar
Evenly scatter the brown sugar over the surface of each gratin.
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Bake
Place the ramekins on the sheet and bake for 25 minutes at 180°C. The centre should be set but still slightly trembling.
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Temperature: 180°C
Caramelize (optional)
If the brown sugar is not golden enough, place the ramekins under the broiler for 2 minutes, watching closely.
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Temperature: 200°C
Rest and serve
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. The gratin can be eaten hot or cold, according to your preference.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 540
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 35 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: vegetarian, gluten-free
Allergens: eggs, milk
Last updated: April 7, 2026






