Ingredients
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Directions
1 1/4 c milk
1 TB coffee syrup (previous
: recipe)
1 vanilla bean, -- split
3 egg yolks
1 TB sugar
4 sl white pound cake
1/2 c sweetened whipped cream
1/2 c raspberries
: Mint sprigs
: Espresso powder
In a saucepan heat milk, coffee syrup and vanilla bean just to a
boil. In a mixing bowl lightly whisk egg yolks and sugar. Ladle 1/4
cup of milk mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Pour egg
mixture back into saucepan. Stir with a wooden spoon over medium heat
until mixture thickens and coats back of spoon. Do not boil mixture
or it will curdle. Remove from heat and cool in an icebath. Or pour
into a bowl and cool, stirring frequently. To serve, top sponge cake
slices with whipped cream and berries. Pour coffee sauce around and
over cake and sprinkle with espresso powder. Garnish with mint sprigs.
Yield: 4 serving
Recipe By :ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW #EE2140
From: rowaan[smtp:rowaan@ix.Netcom.Com
Servings: 4 servings
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