Brandy Cream

New system of domestic cookery, forme... · Rundell, Maria Eliza Ketelby · 1806
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New system of domestic cookery, formed upon principles of economy, and adapted to the use of private families
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Ingredients (7)
Instructions (9)
  1. Boil two dozen blanched almonds and pounded bitter almonds in a little milk.
  2. When cold, add it to the yolks of five eggs beaten well in a little cream.
  3. Sweeten, and put to it two glasses of best brandy.
  4. When well mixed, pour to it a quart of thin cream.
  5. Set it over the fire, but do not let it boil.
  6. Stir one way till it thickens, then pour into cups, or low glasses.
  7. When cold it will be ready.
  8. A ratafia drop may be put in each, if you choose it.
  9. If you wish it to keep, scald the cream previously.
Original Text
Brandy Cream. Boil two dozen of almonds blanched, and pounded bitter almonds in a little milk. When cold, add it to the yelks of five eggs beaten well in a little cream; sweeten, and put to it two glasses of best brandy; and when well mixed, pour to it a quart of thin cream. Set it over the fire, but do not let it boil. Stir one way till it thickens, then pour into cups, or low glasses. When cold it will be ready. A ratafia drop may be put in each, if you choose it. If you wish it to keep, scald the cream previously.
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