Cuscus Dolce (Dessert Couscous)
| Yield: | 8 Servings |
| Categories: | Italian, Desserts |
| CUSTARD CREAM | ||
| 60 | Pistachio nuts | |
| Coarse-grained salt | ||
| 5 | Extra-large eggs | |
| 8 | tb | Sugar |
| 1 | c | Heavy cream; cold |
| 1/2 | c | Milk; lukewarm |
| 2 | tb | Rosewater |
| COUSCOUS | ||
| 1 | lb | Couscous (not instant) |
| 1 | c | Water; cold |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| FOR THE STEAMER | ||
| 3 1/2 | c | Flour |
| 1 | c | Water; cold |
| TO FLAVOR THE COUSCOUS | ||
| 2 | tb | Sugar |
| 1 | ts | Confectioners' sugar |
| 5 | dr | Vanilla extract |
| 2 | oz | Semisweet chocolate |
| 3 | oz | Almonds; toasted |
| 2 | oz | Candied citron |
| 2 | oz | Candied orange peel |
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