Amaretto Creme On Fresh Fruit
A simple yet elegant dessert featuring a rich, velvety custard infused with almond-flavored amaretto. This versatile creme is chilled and served over fresh seasonal fruit like peaches or berries for a light and satisfying finish to any meal.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 2 hr 13 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 279 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs and gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 4 pcsegg yolk
- 0.5 cupgranulated sugar
- 2 tbspall-purpose flour
- 1 cuphalf-and-half
- 1 tbspamaretto
- 0.25 tspvanilla extract
- 2 pcsfresh peach, sliced
Equipment
saucepan · bowl · spatula · knife · cutting board · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a small saucepan off the heat, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour until they form a smooth paste.
About 1 min
- 2
Gradually pour in the half-and-half while whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Pouring slowly at the beginning is key to getting a smooth, lump-free base.
- 3
Place the saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring constantly with a spatula, for 6-8 minutes until the creme thickens enough to coat the back of the spatula.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Do not allow the mixture to boil, as this will curdle the eggs. Scrape the bottom and corners of the pan constantly.
- 4
Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the amaretto and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
About 1 min
- 5
Transfer the creme to a clean bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Placing the wrap directly on the surface prevents a skin from forming as the creme cools.
- 6
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the creme is completely chilled.
About 2 hr
- 7
To serve, divide the sliced fresh peaches among four small bowls and spoon the chilled amaretto creme over them.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: This creme is also delicious with fresh raspberries, strawberries, or apricots.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 278.8kcal
- Protein
- 5.1g
- Carbs
- 37.5g
- Fat
- 12.3g
- Fibre
- 1.2g
- Sugar
- 32.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover creme in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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