almond cream sauce for steamed date pudding

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Edmonton, AB
Updated on Dec 26, 2013

Oh so almondy rich goodness

prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 cups milk, you can use cream if you want it richer
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup whipped cream, unsweetened

How To Make almond cream sauce for steamed date pudding

  • Step 1
    Mix sugar, salt and cornstarch in a sauce pan and mix thoroughly. Gradually stir in milk and blend till smooth.
  • Step 2
    Set over med. heat stirring constantly until it bubbles. Remove from heat
  • Step 3
    In a separate bowl whisk eggs and then gradually add hot mix in, whisking while you do it to prevent the eggs from scrambling. Put the mixture back on the heat till it bubbles once again. Remove and add Almond extract and butter. Stir just till the butter in melted and combined.
  • Step 4
    Place plastic wrap directly on the sauce to prevent a skin forming. Place in fridge till cold.
  • Step 5
    When your ready to serve. Whip the whipping cream till stiff (don't add sugar, the sauce will have enough sweetness) fold the whip cream into the almond cream and server over Warm Date Pudding
  • Step 6
    You can use this for any cake or tarts, ect. Enjoy
  • Step 7
    *time for me to get on the tredmill*

Discover More

Category: Other Sauces
Keyword: #Cream
Keyword: #Christmas
Keyword: #Holidays
Keyword: #Almond
Ingredient: Dairy
Culture: English
Method: Stove Top

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