almond custard sauce

Wentzville, MO
Updated on Aug 1, 2014

This custard sauce is so wonderful. I use it on my Chocolate Zucchini sheet cake.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 3 cups custard

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract

How To Make almond custard sauce

  • Step 1
    In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.
  • Step 2
    Reduce heat and cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks and return to pan, stirring constantly.
  • Step 3
    Bring to a gentle boil, cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Gently stir in butter and extract. Serve warm sauce with cake or bread pudding. Store any leftover sauce in the refrigerator.

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Category: Other Sauces
Ingredient: Dairy
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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