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Dec 2nd, 2010 by Annie

Fimi Milk Custard Recipe

Fimi milk custard is a traditional Afghan creamy dessert flavored with cardamom and almond, and topped with crushed pistachio nuts.

Inspired by The Kite Runner

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves: 6

pudding, pistachios

Ingredients

3 cup whole milk
Pinch of salt
3/4 cups sugar
½ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup pistachio nuts, finely ground

Instructions

In a saucepan over a medium heat, combine all ingredients except pistachio nuts. Bring just to boil, stirring continuously. Pour into martini glasses or custard cups and refrigerate several hours.
Sprinkle with pistachio nuts and serve.

Our Recommendations:

Frontier Spices Ground Cardamom

Feridies Pistachios

Luigi-Bormioli Martini Glasses, set of 4

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