
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). A gill of brandy or wine improves it.
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Put two quarts of milk into a double boiler
stir into it two heaping tablespoonfuls of sifted flour that has been stirred to a cream, with a little of the milk
When it boils, care should be taken that it does not burn
when cooked, take from the fire and let it cool
Take the skins off from two pounds of sweet almonds, pound them fine, stir them into the milk
add a teaspoonful of salt, a cupful of sugar, flavoring and six well-beaten eggs, the yolks and whites beaten separately
Put bits of butter over the top
Bake one hour
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The double boiler prevents scorching by maintaining gentle, even heat below the boiling point, crucial for the delicate milk and almond base. Cooking the flour first creates a cooked roux that thickens the custard while eliminating the raw flour taste. Beating egg yolks and whites separately then folding them together incorporates air for a lighter texture, while the ground almonds release their oils during baking, enriching the pudding and creating a characteristic marzipan-like flavor.
The almond-milk base can be prepared through step 5 up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature before adding the beaten eggs and baking. The blanched, peeled almonds can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This pudding is best served chilled or at room temperature. It does not reheat well, as further cooking will cause the custard to separate and become grainy.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The almond-milk base can be prepared through step 5 up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature before adding the beaten eggs and baking. The blanched, peeled almonds can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This pudding is best served chilled or at room temperature. It does not reheat well, as further cooking will cause the custard to separate and become grainy.