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Almond Custard Filling

SUBMITTED BY: Brenda Benzar Butler

"This is the filling and topping for Poppy Seed Cake."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 17 stars. This recipe average a 4.9 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 4 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix nonfat dry milk, cornstarch, and sugar together in a medium sized saucepan. Stir in a mixture of water and egg yolks gradually, until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and smooth. Continue to cook while stirring over low heat for one minute longer. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract. Allow custard to cool before using.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LLAURRA
This custard is so easy and delicious, and it's a great way to use up leftover egg yolks. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2004 by SEIFERTKE
Works great in chocolate cake. I used with Hershey's Chocolate Cake (on this website) and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2005 by Heather_in_CA
Fabulous and so easy! I filled a white cake with this and added an almond flavored white... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2005 by empearls
DELICIOUS!!! I was a bit wary at first because of the smell of the non-fat dry milk, but once... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2007 by jody1
Good recipe. Loved the flavor and consistancy. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2007 by smlopez1981
This was my first time making custard, and it turned out perfect. Make sure to stay right by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2007 by campagnes
This is WONDERFUL. I love how nearly everything in this recipe can be kept on-hand in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by EMERALDCITYJEWEL
Yup this is very good and easy. Didn't have to change a thing and it was just the right taste... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2007 by lairrah
I have had trouble making custard fillings in the past, but this one is foolproof. I used this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by COOKINMOM3
This is great cake filling, just be sure to chill it or your layers will slide apart. Great... MORE

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