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                         ALMOND RICOTTA CUSTARD

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       c            Ricotta cheese
  1       c            Evaporated milk
  3                    Eggs -- beaten
    3/4   c            Sugar
    1/2   ts           Almond extract
                       Cinnamon or nutmeg
  1       t            Lemon juice
  1       t            Almonds -- thin sliced

    Preheat oven to 350F. Press moisture out of ricotta
 cheese. Scald milk and pour over beaten eggs. Pour out
 the mixture into a blender or food processor and add
 the rest of the ingredients. Beat. Pour into shallow
 buttered dish. dust with cinnamon or nutmeg. Sprinkle
 thin sliced almonds on top. Set casserole dish inside
 larger pan partially filled with hot water. Cook 45
 minutes at 350F. To test if done, insert knife near
 edge of dish. If knife comes out clean, the custard
 will be done when cool. Let cool before serving. Top
 with chocolate curls if desired.
 I won a microwave oven with this recipe



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