Poppy Seed Filling Cockaigne
- 15m Prep Time
- 10m Cook Time
- 25m Ready In
A rich, sweet poppy seed filling made with milk, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, and almond paste. Perfect for filling pastries or cakes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup poppy seeds
- ¼ cup milk
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 ⅓ cup almond paste, store-bought or homemade, or ½ cup almond meal or flour (opens in new tab)
- (3 tablespoons chopped candied citron)
- (2 teaspoons lemon juice or 1 teaspoon vanilla)
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- ½ cup poppy seeds
- ¼ cup milk
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 ⅓ cup almond paste, store-bought or homemade, or ½ cup almond meal or flour
- (3 tablespoons chopped candied citron)
- (2 teaspoons lemon juice or 1 teaspoon vanilla)
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Grind in a spice grinder: ½ cup poppy seeds
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Step 2.
Put the poppy seeds in a small saucepan and add: ¼ cup milk
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Step 3.
Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and stir in: ⅓ cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter
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Step 4.
Stir in: 2 large egg yolks
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Step 5.
Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly. Let cool slightly, then add: ⅓ cup almond paste, store-bought or homemade, or ½ cup almond meal or flour; (3 tablespoons chopped candied citron); (2 teaspoons lemon juice or 1 teaspoon vanilla)
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Step 6.
Let cool completely before using.