How to make turkish almond cream (kebkul)
- In a food processor or blender, grind almonds until fine. Add 2 tablespoons of milk and blend to a smooth paste.
- In a small bowl, combine rice flour with 1 tablespoon of milk and stir to a pastelike consistency.
- Pour remaining milk and sugar into a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Turn heat down to a simmer. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of hot milk to rice flour mixture and mix well. Scrape all of the rice flour mixture into the milk in saucepan, stirring to combine.
- Add almond paste to saucepan and stir constantly. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens.
- Divide into individual dessert dishes, garnish with coconut and pistachios, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
(plus 1 hour chilling time)
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Serves 4