ALMOND FILLING

Almond Filling image

An Amaretto flavored custard filling goes wonderfully well with chocolate cakes.

Provided by Carol

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

¼ cup white sugar
5 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur

Steps:

Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in saucepan. In a separate bowl beat eggs and mix together with milk. Stir into dry mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling. Cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat, add almond liqueur and stir well. Cover surface of filling with plastic wrap to prevent film from forming and chill completely before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 82.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g