Ingredients

1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, cooled

1/4 cup sugar

1 cup all purpose flour

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 large egg yolk

Pudding

• 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 cups whole milk, divided
• 3 large egg yolks

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 cup slivered almonds

• 1/2 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Fleur de sel*

• *A type of sea salt; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Description

Caramelized Almonds And A Sprinkling Of Fleur De Sel Take This Right Over The Top.

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