Amaretto Custard Pie

1. 1

   Press some of the toasted almonds in bottom of the pie crust.

2. 2

   Bake in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven until lightly browned, about 10 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile in double boiler heat 1/2 and 1/2 cream to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. 4

   In another bowl mix egg yolks, almond paste, vanilla extract, almond extract, and Amaretto together.

5. 5

   Temper cream into egg yolk mixture.

6. 6

   Mix until smooth.

7. 7

   Pour into pie crust.

8. 8

   Cook in ban marie water bath under pie pan so it doesn't get wet.

9. 9

   Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes until set.

10. 10

    Beat egg whites with 1/4 cup sugar until stiff.

11. 11

    Put on top of custard.

12. 12

    In a broad band around perimeter of pie, spread the toasted almond flakes.

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    Bake until merigue browns.

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