Keşkül (Almond Milk Pudding)

Ingredients

• 1 litre milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons wheat starch
• 1 cup ground almonds
• 2 egg yolks
• To finish: pistachios and coconut

Method

1. Stir the ground almonds into a little of the milk and leave them to soak.
2. Heat the rest of the milk with the sugar in a pan.
3. Whisk the starch and egg yolks with a little cold milk and add to the pan.
4. Add the almonds and cook gently, stirring all the time, until thickened.
5. Divide between bowls and cool to room temperature.
6. Chill for at least three hours; serve scattered with pistachios and coconut.