Vanilla Bean Pudding

* Exported from MasterCook *

VANILLA BEAN PUDDING

Recipe By : ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : New Imports Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups half-and-half
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 vanilla bean split
1 cup -- crushed vanilla wafers
2 cups raspberries
5 mint sprigs, -- for garnis

In a saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in half-and-half. Cook,
stirring, over medium heat
until mixture thickens. In a small bowl beat egg yolks. Gradually add half of
cream mixture to yolks,
stirring constantly. Return egg mixture to saucepan and heat just to simmering.
Reduce heat and
simmer 2 minutes more, stirring all the while. Remove from heat and stir in
butter. Pour custard into
4 small ramekins, about 1/2 cup capacity. Top each with vanilla wafers and
raspberries. Cover with
plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with mint leaves.

Yield: 4 serving



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