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CREMA PASTICCERA
Ingredients:
For the cream:
1 quart half and half (whole milk can be substituted)
4 eggs
¾ c sugar
1 ¼ c flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp lemon extract
Directions:
Pour the half and half into a small pan and place on low heat until warm.
Meanwhile, place the eggs, sugar, vanilla and lemon extract in a separate pan. Wisk until well blended. Add sifted flour and continue to whisk until creamy and smooth.
Add 1/3 of the warm milk to the egg mixture while stirring constantly until fully mixed. Repeat this step 2 more times so that all the milk is incorporated.
Place pan back on burner on low heat, stirring the entire time to avoid sticking and formation of lumps.
Bring to a gentle boil (about 5-7 minutes) and cook two more minutes, until the cream thickens to a pudding consistency.
Remove pan from stove and pour the cream into a glass bowl. Immediately cover with plastic wrap (sticking to the top of the cream) to avoid the formation of a “dry skin”.
Refrigerate until needed.