Hazlenut icebox pudding

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packUnflavored gelatin
¼cupCold water
1cupMilk
4Egg yolks
¼cupSugar
1pinchOf salt
¾cupHazelnuts or filberts, toasted and pulverized
2tablespoonsDark rum
1cupHeavy cream
Toasted whole hazlenuts or filberts for garnish
(optional)

Directions

Makes 6 To 8 Servings

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water to soften. Combine milk, egg yolks, sugar and salt in a heavy saucepan. Cook, stirring, over low heat until mixture will coat a wooden spoon. Stir in gelatin. Chill until partially set. Fold in the ground nuts and rum.

Whip the cream until stiff, and fold into the mixture. Turn into a 1½-quart mold, glass bowl, or 6 individual dishes. Chill 2 to 4 hours, until set. Serve garnished with toasted nuts, if desired.

Recipe From:Great Old-Fashioned American Desserts Copyright 1987 by Beatrice Ojakangas