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Almond Custard Crostata with Peaches Flambé

Annette Zito, KitchAnnette™
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

The Custard

  • • 2 cup milk
  • • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • • 8 large egg yolks
  • • 1/2 cup sugar
  • • 1/2 cup flour
  • • 2 tsp almond extract
  • • 1/2 cup heavy cream

The Crust

  • • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • • 1 cup flour
  • • 3/4 cup almond meal
  • • 1/4 tsp salt

The Peaches

  • • 4 tbsp butter
  • • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • • 4 peaches washed & cut into 1/4” slices
  • • 1/4 cup brandy

Instructions

The Custard

  • Heat milk and lemon zest in a non-stick saucepan over low heat.
  • Whisk egg yolks, sugar and flour in a heat-safe bowl. Add the milk to the bowl, whisking constantly.
  • Pour mixture back into saucepan and, over medium heat, whisk constantly until liquid thickens and comes away from the bottom of the pan.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in extract and cream until well combined. Place in heat-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until cool.

The Crust

  • Using a mixer, combine butter and sugar until fluffy. Add flour, almond meal, and salt. Mix well.
  • Gather into a ball and press evenly into a 10” fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Set aside.

The Cake

  • When custard is cool, remove it from refrigerator and spread evenly over the crust. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes, or until golden. Remove and cool.

The Peaches

  • Melt butter with brown sugar in a skillet over medium heat. Add the peaches, coating them in the sugar mixture, until soft.
  • CAREFULLY add brandy and CAREFULLY ignite using a torch/long lighter, standing back. Let flames fully diminish and stir peaches.
  • Remove from heat and liberally pour over cake. Serve immediately.