Creme Polombiers with Macaroons and Cognac Recipe

Name: Creme Polombiers with Macaroons and Cognac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 squares of stale ladyfingers, about 1 1/2 inches across and 1/2-inch thick; 4 tablespoons diluted Cognac (3 parts Cognac, 1 part water); 4 egg yolks; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 1/2 cups boiling milk; 4 teaspoons vanilla extract, or 2 teaspoons and 3 tablespoons rum; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 egg whites; Pinch of salt; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 5 tablespoons pulverized macaroons, divided

Servings: persons

6 squares of stale ladyfingers, about 1 1/2 inches across and 1/2-inch thick
4 tablespoons diluted Cognac (3 parts Cognac, 1 part water)
4 egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups boiling milk
4 teaspoons vanilla extract, or 2 teaspoons and 3 tablespoons rum
1 tablespoon butter
4 egg whites
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
5 tablespoons pulverized macaroons, divided

1
Arrange the pieces of ladyfingers in a 2-quart, 4-inch deep serving bowl.
2
Sprinkle with the Cognac.
3
Beat the egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl until they are pale yellow and form a ribbon.
4
Beat in flour.
5
Then beat in the boiling milk by droplets.
6
Pour into a clean saucepan and, stirring with a wire whip, boil slowly for 2 minutes.
7
Remove from heat and beat in the vanilla, then the butter.
8
Beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks are formed; sprinkle on the sugar and beat until stiff peaks are formed.
9
Fold the egg whites and 3 tablespoons of the macaroons into the hot creme patissiere.
10
Spoon the cream into the serving bowl or dessert cups and chill for 2 to 3 hours, or until serving time.
11
Just before serving, sprinkle with the rest of the macaroons.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 squares of stale ladyfingers, about 1 1/2 inches across and 1/2-inch thick, 4 tablespoons diluted Cognac (3 parts Cognac, 1 part water), 4 egg yolks, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Creme Polombiers with Macaroons and Cognac falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creme Polombiers with Macaroons and Cognac

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