Instructions: Put Half & Half in top of double broiler, place directly over medium high head & bring edges of milk to a boil, (when bubbles start appearing around the sides of the pan, not in the center of the Half & Half). Stir often to prevent sticking to the bottom. While this is cooking, mix beaten egg yolks & sugar together. When the Half & Half is done, remove it from the heat.

Temper the egg yolks & sugar by removing 1 cup of warm Half & Half & mixing it in with the egg yolks & sugar mixture, when mixed, add 1 more cup of warm Half & Half & mix. (This prevents the eggs from cooking too quickly when added to the pan of Half & Half mixture.)

Once eggs, sugar & Half & Half are combined, add mixture to the Half & Half pan. Cook over medium high heat in double boiler, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens & coats a wooden spoon. DO NOT OVER COOK!

Add vanilla & remove from heat & chill until ready to use. This will set nicely after about 2 - 3 hours in the refrigerator, but can be used warm.

Berries:
2 cups Strawberries, quartered
1 cup Blueberries, fresh (fresh works best, frozen can be mushy!)

1 cup Raspberries, fresh (fresh works best, frozen can be mushy!)

Powdered Sugar & /or Dark Chocolate, grated (optional)

Add sugar 5 minutes before serving if desired. Go easy on the sugar, you just want to take away the tartness!

Assembly:
Ladle 1/4 cup vanilla sauce directly on serving plate. Place a phyllo cup in the center of vanilla sauce & add an additional 1 - 2 Tablespoons of vanilla sauce in the bottom of the cup. Place berries in cup & scatter a few in the sauce. (You may add more vanilla sauce over berries if you want. A dollop in the center is pretty!) Sprinkle grated dark chocolate or lightly dust with powdered sugar all over if you desire & serve.

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