Almond Amaretto Mousse
Filling
1 cup
sugar
1/2 cup Half & Half
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup butter
1 pint heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Amaretto
1 teaspoon almond extract
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Put the sugar, butter, egg yolks, and
Half & Half in a heavy, 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it
comes to a slow rolling boil. Let boil for 2 minutes, still stirring constantly. Remove
from the heat. Strain into a bowl and put down into a larger bowl of ice. Continue
stirring until the mixture is cool. Add the extracts, Amaretto, and lemon juice and mix
well. Whip the heavy cream, then fold it into the mixture. Whip the egg whites until stiff
(not dry), then fold them in. 8-10 servings |
