In a large pot, add cream and 3/4 cup sugar. Mix well.
Place pot over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil.
In a large bowl, separate eggs. Save egg whites for another use.
Add remaining sugar and vanilla to egg yolks. Beat until well blended and sugar is dissolved.
Very slowly, whisk hot cream mixture into egg yolk mixture.
When fully incorporated, transfer to a double boiler.
Place over heat and cook for 8 - 12 minutes, stirring constantly, until temperature reaches 165 - 175°F.
Pour cooked custard through a fine sieve (to remove any lumps) into a bowl.
Place bowl in an ice-water bath until cool.
When cooled, divide evenly among 6 serving glasses or bowls.
Cut strawberries (if using) in 1/2. Place 4 halved strawberries around the rim.
Top with blueberries, blackberries and/or raspberries or other berries.
Garnish with a mint twig.