Dessert

Amaretto Creme On Fresh Fruit

Name: Amaretto Creme On Fresh Fruit
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 2 h 13 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 4 pcs egg yolk; 0.5 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 tbsp amaretto; 0.25 tsp vanilla extract; 2 pcs fresh peach sliced

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

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

55%Score

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

Storage

Store leftover creme in an airtight container in the refrigerator.