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Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 large egg yolks
- 13 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
Method
- Combine cream and milk in heavy saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Combine egg yolks and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
- Beat with a whisk until pale yellow and light.
- About 3 minutes.
- Slowly add cream and milk mixture to the egg mixture, beating as you add it.
- Pour mixture back into saucepan.
- Heat over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- About 8 minutes.
- Remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl.
- Add almond extract and stir to blend.
- Allow to cool slightly.
- Place in refrigerator until completely cooled then cover (to avoid condesation).