Recipe

Maids Of Honour Cakes Recipe

	Maryelizlawson / All my dishes 2 years, 4 months ago Recipe dated from 1525 AD when Henry VIII tried on at his court. Prep:15m Cook:12m Servings:24	Maryelizlaw
	almond lemon custard

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Ingredients

1/2 pint whole milk

2 tablespoons fine dried bread crumbs

4 oz butter; melted

2 ounces ground almonds

1/4 cup sugar

3 large eggs

1 lemon zested

2 dozen round puff pastry shells (1 to 2 inches in diameter)

Directions

In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine milk and bread crumbs.

Bring to a boil, remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.

In a mixing bowl, combine the bread mixture, butter, almonds, sugar, and zest; mix well.

Preheat oven to 350^F.

Fill each pastry shell with a tablespoon of filling.

Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and cool completely.

Garnish with powdered sugar and serve.

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Comments

gumby 2 years, 4 months ago said:
Thanks for the recipe..I make maid of honor tarts, that use coconut. The bread crumb variation really intrigues me...I can't wait to try them.