Almond Marzipan Cream (Frangipane)
3 Eggs 3 oz (3/4 cup) all purpose flour 2 c Milk 4 oz (1/2 cup) sugar 6 oz (3/4 cup) ground almonds You will need 2 bowls, a saucepan, and a baking dish. Beat the eggs together. Mi...
Ingredients
- 3eggs
- 3oz(3/4 cup) all purpose flour
- 2cup milk
- 4oz(1/2 cup) sugar
- 6oz(3/4 cup) ground almonds
Directions
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3 Eggs 3 oz (3/4 cup) all purpose flour 2 c Milk 4 oz (1/2 cup) sugar 6 oz (3/4 cup) ground almonds You will need 2 bowls, a saucepan, and a
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Beat the eggs together
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Mix the flour with a little of the milk, and then stir into the rest of the milk and the beaten eggs
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Cook the mixture over low heat like a custard, whisking steadily and adding the sugar and the almonds little by little
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When thick, remove from the heat and pour into an oiled baking dish
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When it is cold, cut into squares like Turkish delight
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Serve as a special treat for holidays
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From: "The Old World Kitchen - The Rich Tradition of European Peasant Cooking" by Elisabeth Luard, ISBN 0-553-05219-5 Posted by: Karin Brewe