Almond Custard Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water to the boil, then sprinkle in the agar.
2. 2
   Lower heat and simmer for 5 min, stirring till flakes are thoroughly dissolved.
3. 3
   Add in the sugar and stir till dissolved.
4. 4
   Add in the evaporated lowfat milk and almond essence, stir, then pour into a wetted rectangular mould or possibly shallow tray.
5. 5
   Leave to set.
6. 6
   When set, cut into six neat, rectangles and place on individual plates.
7. 7
   Decorate with thin strips of mango, angelica, and glace cherry and flaked almonds to make flower shapes.
8. 8
   Alternatively, use crystallised fruits.