Hollandsche Gastmaal - Dutch Treat
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
-
Crust
- 1 (5 ounce) package rusks or (5 ounce) package graham crackers
- 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
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Filling
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1⁄2 cups milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Meringue
- 4 egg whites
- 3⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1⁄4 cup nuts, finely crushed
directions
- For the crust: Roll the rusks or crackers until very fine; mix with butter and sugar.
- Set aside 1/4 of the mixture and use the rest to line a 9-inch springform pan, pressing the crumbs in well.
- For the filling: Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt; add milk gradually, stirring constantly.
- Cook in a double boiler for 18 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Beat egg yolks slightly, pour a little of the hot mixture into them, mixing well; return all to double boiler.
- Cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla, cool and pour into crumb-lined pan.
- For the meringue: Beat egg whites until foamy, sprinkle cream of tartar over them and beat until stiff.
- Beat in sugar gradually.
- Spread over cream filling and sprinkle with nuts and reserved crumb mixture.
- Bake at 325F until delicately browned, about 15 minutes.
- Serve cold.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Molly53
United States