I have a rule. I try out a recipe once, maybe twice, and if it comes out good then it goes into my recipe diary and if not, it is discarded. This simple almond pudding made the grade. It is delicious, takes little time and can be made with just a few readily available ingredients.
Making this dessert is as easy as can be. Let us take it a step at a time...
Step one: Soak the almonds in plenty of water and leave aside for a while.
Dissolve the custard powder in a tablespoon or two of milk. Mix to form a paste.
Heat the remaining milk in a pan. When the milk starts boiling, add the dissolved custard powder. Stir briskly till the milk gets thickened. Remove from flame and add sugar.
Remove the almond skin and, keeping a few aside for garnish, grind coarsely in a mixer. Blend the soaked milk and bread. Whip the cream. Once the custard has cooled add the almond paste, bread milk mixture and the cream. Also add the cinnamon powder. Mix everything well and pour into a serving dish. Chill for few hours in the refrigerator. Garnish with almonds and serve.
Instead of cinnamon you can use cardamom powder or saffron...whichever flavour you like. Also, add more or less sugar according to taste.
This is a fuss free dessert which yet leaves a mark due to the lovely taste of almonds which shines through. The bread milk mixture and the cream give it a nice texture and richness. Don't wait for an occasion. Try it out now!!
Here are the ingredients you will need.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 litre milk
4 bread slices
1 cup cream
3- 4 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp vanilla custard
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
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