Blancmange Recipe
French · Dessert · 20 min total
A classic French dessert, blancmange is a silky, creamy almond-flavored pudding that's surprisingly easy to make at home. This version uses cornstarch for a foolproof set.
10
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
320
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sliced almonds or fresh berries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once boiling, continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, then remove from heat.
- Stir in the almond extract.
- Pour the mixture into four individual serving dishes or a single large dish.
- Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with sliced almonds or fresh berries before serving, if desired.
Tips
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring into dishes.
- Blancmange can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Serve chilled, not frozen.
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