Almond Custard
- 3-1/3 cups whole milk, divided
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 6 egg yolks, beaten
- 1-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- In a double boiler, combine 3 cups milk and sugar; add egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium heat for 10 minutes or until mixture coats the back of a metal spoon and a thermometer reads 160u0b0.
- In a saucepan, combine gelatin and remaining milk; let stand for 1 minute. heat on low until gelatin is dissolved. Stir into custard. Chill until partially set.
- Stir in the extracts. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into a shallow serving dish. Refrigerate until set, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds before serving.
milk, sugar, egg yolks, unflavored gelatin, almond, vanilla, heavy whipping cream, almonds
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/almond-custard/ (may not work)