Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups half-and-half cream2 large egg yolks1 tablespoon butter1-1/4 teaspoons almond extractPrepared brownie and angel food cake cubes, thawed mini waffles, pretzel rods and mini Oreo cookies
Preparation
In a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in cream until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat; stir in butter and extract. Keep warm. Serve with brownie and cake cubes, mini waffles, pretzel rods and cookies for dipping.
