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    Flan (caramel custard)

    Flan (caramel custard)

    Serves 6 to 8 • 3 whole eggs • 3 egg yolks • 1¾ cups sugar • 2 cups milk • 1 cup heavy cream • ½ tsp. vanilla extract 1. Beat the eggs and yolks with ¾ cup of the sugar until thick and creamy. In a small saucepan, combine the milk and cream and heat to just below the...
    Cherry and amaretto soufflé

    Cherry and amaretto soufflé

    Serves 4 to 6 • 3 Tbs. butter • 4 Tbs. flour • ⅔ cup milk • ⅓ cup cream • ⅔ cup sugar • 4 egg yolks • 2 Tbs. Amaretto liqueur • 1 cup halved, pitted dark cherries (preferably fresh) • 5 egg whites • pinch of cream of tartar Garnish • Raspberry Sauce 1. Melt the butter...
    Pumpkin pie

    Pumpkin pie

    Makes two 9-inch pies This is my favorite. I love ginger, and this one is particularly spicy. Pastry for two 9-inch 1-crust pies Crust • 1⅓ cups flour • ¼ tsp. salt • 1 Tbs. sugar • ½ cup butter, well chilled • scant ⅓ cup ice water • ¾ cup brown sugar • ¼ cup white...
    Apple tart

    Apple tart

    Serves 8 to 10 Crust • 1⅓ cups flour • ¼ tsp. salt • 1 Tbs. sugar • ½ cup butter, well chilled • scant ⅓ cup ice water Filling • 2 lbs. firm pippin apples • juice of 1 large lemon • ½ cup sugar • ½ to ⅓ cup apricot glaze (optional) 1. To make the crust, mix together...
    Apple pudding

    Apple pudding

    Serves 6 to 8 • 3 large pippin (tart green) apples • 4 Tbs. butter • 3 Tbs. sugar • ½ tsp. cinnamon • ¼ tsp. ground cloves • 1 tsp. grated lemon rind • batter • 3 eggs • ½ cup flour • 1½ cups milk • 3 Tbs. sugar • 2 Tbs. brandy • ½ tsp. vanilla extract • dash of...