Almond Custard Fondue

Name: Almond Custard Fondue
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 2 large egg yolks; 1 tablespoon butter; 1-1/4 teaspoons almond extract; Prepared brownie and angel food cake cubes, thawed mini waffles, pretzel rods and mini Oreo cookies

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

2 cups

“I’ve been serving this smooth, rich dessert fondue for nearly 40 years. It’s a wonderful way to bring friends and family together at the end of a fine meal. Grapes, pineapple chunks and pound cake cubes also make delightful dippers.”—Patricia Swart, Galloway, New Jersey

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/4 teaspoons almond extract
Prepared brownie and angel food cake cubes, thawed mini waffles, pretzel rods and mini Oreo cookies

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in cream until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat; stir in butter and extract. Keep warm. Serve with brownie and cake cubes, mini waffles, pretzel rods and cookies for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 165 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

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