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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
1/2 lb. of sweet almonds, 6 bitter ones, 1/4 lb. of butter, 4 eggs, 2 tablespoonfuls of sifted sugar, 2 tablespoonfuls of cream, 1 tablespoonful of brandy. [Illustration: ALMOND PUDDINGS.]
👨🍳 Method
Blanch and pound the almonds to a smooth paste with a spoonful of water; warm the butter, mix the almonds with this, and add the other ingredients, leaving out the whites of 2 eggs, and be particular that these are well beaten. Mix well, butter some cups, half fill them, and bake the puddings from 20 minutes to 1/2 hour. Turn them out on a dish, and serve with sweet sauce.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried making these Small Almond Puddings this week, and I must say, they were a delightful trip back in time. The process of blanch-ing and pounding the almonds into a paste was therapeutic, and the kitchen filled with a nutty, warm scent that I found incredibly comforting. What surprised me was how the brandy in the recipe didn't overpower the delicate almond flavor but instead added a subtle depth. These puddings are perfect for a cozy night in, and I can see them becoming a regular in my weeknight routine. I served them with a drizzle of honey instead of the suggested sweet sauce, and it was a match made in heaven. I think any comfort-seeker would appreciate the warmth and nostalgia these little puddings bring to the table.
