Almond Or Hazelnut Custard Filling
- 15m Prep Time
- 15m Cook Time
- 30m Ready In
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A rich custard filling made with sour cream, sugar, and finely chopped toasted hazelnuts or almonds, thickened with egg and flavored with vanilla or liqueur.
Let's Prepare
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- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup very finely chopped toasted hazelnuts or blanched almonds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla or 1 tablespoon almond or hazelnut liqueur
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Combine in a double boiler, or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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Step 2.
Meanwhile, beat in a small bowl: 1 large egg
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Step 3.
Whisk about one-third of the hot sour cream mixture into the egg to warm it, then scrape the tempered egg back into the double boiler. Stir in: 1 cup very finely chopped toasted hazelnuts or blanched almonds
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Step 4.
Stir and cook the custard until thick. Remove from the heat, scrape into a clean bowl, and stir in: ½ teaspoon vanilla or 1 tablespoon almond or hazelnut liqueur
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