Macadamia Nut Cream Piedesserts, pies 1 1/3 cup milk 3/4 cup sugar 1 macadamia nuts * 1 dash salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs; separated 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 (8-in.) baked pastry shell 1 whipped cream *Note: Macadamia nuts should be chopped and toasted. Combine 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup nuts, salt and vanilla in top of double boiler. Place over boiling water and scald. Combine remaining 1/3 cup milk, egg yolks and cornstarch and add to hot milk mixture. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Beat egg whites with remaining 1/2 cup sugar until stiff. Carefully fold into milk mixture and turn into pastry shell. When cool, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with additional chopped nuts, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings |
