Almond Custard

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A simple dessert custard. Serve with some fresh fruit or canned. can be made suitable for a gluten-free diet by ensuring the cornflour/cornstarch used is gluten-free. Ready in less than 10 minutes and can be served warm or cold as desired

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Steps

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Blend the cornstarch with a little of the milk.

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Add the remaining milk.

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Add the egg and cream , whisk well.

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Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and stir constantly over a low heat until the custard thicks.

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Do not boil as your mixture may curdle.

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Alternately , instead of the saucepan mixture-you can use the micro-wave.

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Use medium low heat and stir at 1 minute intervals until the custard thickens.

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Stir in the ground almonds , vanilla and sugar.

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Serve warm or cold as desired.

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Ingredients

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cornstarch, milk, egg, cream, ground almonds, sugar, vanilla essence