Almond Macaroon Pie Recipe
Over the years I have mastered the art of making Almond Macaroon Pie which I was taught by my family elders. It is a staple food of the Canadian people which has now gained popularity the world over. A yummy Dessert dish that I recommend to my friends is this recipe of Almond Macaroon Pie. Will you be able to suggest a recipe on par with this Almond Macaroon Pie recipe? I doubt.
Ingredients
9(1 3/4 in.) almond macaroon cookies
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold milk
1 cup cream, scalded
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 baked 9 in. pie shell
1/4 cup blanchedalmonds, finely chopped
Directions
Heat cookies on a baking sheet in a 325°F oven for about 15 minutes; cool.
Crush to make about 3/4 cup fine crumbs.
Combine sugar, flour, and salt in top of double boiler; mix well and stir in the cold milk.
Gradually add the scalded cream, stirring constantly.
Bring to boiling and cook 3 minutes.
Stir about 1/2 cup of hot mixture into beaten egg yolks; immediately blend into mixture in double boiler.
Place over boiling water and cook about 5 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Remove from water.
Blend in butter, extract, and macaroon crumbs; cool to lukewarm.
Turn filling into pie shell.
To complete pie, top with sweetened whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped almonds.
Crush to make about 3/4 cup fine crumbs.
Combine sugar, flour, and salt in top of double boiler; mix well and stir in the cold milk.
Gradually add the scalded cream, stirring constantly.
Bring to boiling and cook 3 minutes.
Stir about 1/2 cup of hot mixture into beaten egg yolks; immediately blend into mixture in double boiler.
Place over boiling water and cook about 5 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Remove from water.
Blend in butter, extract, and macaroon crumbs; cool to lukewarm.
Turn filling into pie shell.
To complete pie, top with sweetened whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped almonds.