Danish Almond Pudding

Smilyn's Note:

My grandma is full Dane and I was researching some recipes and found a few. Here is one of them. Splenda could probably be used to reduce calories and sugar intake.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch or 1 tablespoon unsweetened gelatin
• ¼ cup cold water
• 1 ½ cups cream , hot
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup milk
• 3 eggs , separated
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ cup almonds , ground

Directions:

1. Soak cornstarch or gelatin in the cold water until softened.
2. Stir it into the cream.
3. Add 1/3 cup of the sugar and all of milk.
4. Cook, stirring continuously, over low heat until hot.
5. Do not allow to boil.
6. Beat egg yolks and remaining sugar until frothy.
7. Pour a little of the hot mixture over the egg yolks to temper eggs, then stir all into the milk mixture.
8. Let cook about 2 minutes over low heat, stirring often to prevent scorching.
9. Remove from heat and let cool until thick.
10. Add vanilla.
11. Whip egg whites and salt with a wire whisk and add in mixture.
12. Chill.
13. Pour cold fruit juice over each serving and top with whipped cream or spoon Vanilla Sauce (another recipe) over pudding.