Jelly Delights

Directions

1. 1
   To make the strawberry jelly, blend strawberry puree and simple syrup together in a blender. Combine 1/2 cup puree with bloomed gelatin in a small saucepan. Gently heat until gelatin dissolves. Mix into remaining puree then distribute between popsicle molds until roughly 2/3 full. Freeze.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, to make the vanilla custard, gently heat milk and vanilla bean until just simmering. Remove from heat and discard vanilla bean.
3. 3
   Beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale. Gradually add warm milk, beating constantly. Pour back into saucepan and heat gently, stirring, until custard coats the back of a wooden spoon. Transfer to a measuring cup and let cool then chill.
4. 4
   Once the strawberry jelly has set, pour chilled custard over top, filling molds nearly to the top. Insert a popsicle stick into each and freeze overnight.