Creme Brulee Amandine Recipe
Ingredients:
2 c. whipping cream7 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 c. packed light brown sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. finely chopped toasted blanched almonds
3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
Cooking Directions:
Scald whipping cream in double boiler. Remove from heat. Beat egg yolks in mixer bowl until thick and lemony. Stir in vanilla, 1/3 cup brown sugar and salt. Add a small amount of hot cream to egg yolks. Stir egg yolks into hot cream. Cook over hot water to the consistency of mayonnaise, stirring constantly.Stir in almonds. Spoon into greased 8 inch round baking dish. Chill thoroughly. Sift remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over top to about 1/4 inch thickness 2 hours before serving time. Place under preheated broiler for a few seconds or until brown sugar melts into an even glaze. Chill until serving time. Break through hard top crust with spoon to serve. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
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