Peppermint Almond Cream Delight
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
Instructions
1. Activate Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of gelatin over a 1/4 cup of cold water. Allow it to bloom for about 5 minutes until it becomes spongy.
2. Dissolve Gelatin: Place the bloomed gelatin in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until it is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cornstarch, sugar, and instant vanilla pudding mix. Whisk together to ensure an even distribution of the powders.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, sour cream, almond extract, peppermint extract, and lemon extract. Slowly add the dissolved gelatin, mixing continuously to avoid lumps.
5. Cook the Mixture: Transfer the wet ingredients into a medium-sized saucepan. Gradually add dry ingredients to the saucepan while whisking continually to avoid clumping.
6. Heat and Thicken: Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Stir the mixture consistently for about 8-10 minutes until it thickens to a custard-like consistency. Ensure the mixture does not boil; adjust heat as needed.
7. Chill Dessert: Once thickened, remove from heat. Pour the mixture into a serving dish. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
8. Serve: Once chilled, your Peppermint Almond Cream Delight is ready to serve. Optionally, garnish with whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Preparation & Cooking Times
- PT30M
30 minutes
Total Time
- PT2H30M
2 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Dish
- Dessert
Keywords
- Peppermint dessert
- Almond cream dessert
- Gelatin pudding
- Sweet custard
- Festive treat
- Creamy delight
- Holiday dessert
- Easy dessert recipe
- Stovetop dessert
- Whipped cream delight
Recipe Yield
- Feeds 4 adults
Calories
- 1,840 calories (total for entire dish)
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