Lemon Almond Cream Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 quart heavy cream
• 12 large eggs
• 4 egg whites
• 1 lemon rind
• 1 ounce bitter almonds
• 1 ounce sweet almonds
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp ratafia
• 1 tsp orange flower water
• Sugar to taste

Method

1. 1 Combine cream, lemon rind, nutmeg, and bay leaf in a saucepan. Heat gently until just boiling, then remove from heat and let steep.
2. 2 In a separate bowl, whisk whole eggs, egg whites, bitter almonds, sweet almonds, ratafia, and orange flower water.
3. 3 Ensure the cream is quite cold before adding the egg mixture. Whisk to combine thoroughly.
4. 4 Sweeten to taste with sugar. Return mixture to heat and stir constantly until it just begins to boil.
5. 5 Pour immediately into serving cups and allow to set.