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                           Vanilla Bean Pudding

Recipe By     : Essence of Emeril Show
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Puddings                         Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4  c             Sugar
   3      tb            Corn starch
   3      c             Half-and-half
   4                    Egg yolks
   1      tb            Unsalted butter
   1                    Vanilla bean  split
   1      c             Vanilla wafers -- crushed
   2      c             Raspberries
   5                    Mint sprigs -- for garnish

In a saucepan combine sugar and corn starch. Stir in half-and-half.
Cook, stirring, over medium heat until mixture thickens. In a small
bowl beat egg yolks. Gradually add half of cream mixture to yolks,
stirring constantly. Return egg mixture to saucepan and heat just to
simmering. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes more, stirring all the
while. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Pour custard into 4 small
ramekins, about 1/2 cup capacity. Top each with vanilla wafers and
raspberries. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to
serve. Garnish with mint leaves.

Yield: 4 Servings


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