Instructions
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Vanilla custard
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Separate the egg yolks and set aside the whites to use in the meringue.
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fluff up together the egg yolks, cornstarch and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl.
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toasty the dairy reduction and whole milk in a saucepan.
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Split open the vanilla pod and introduce the beans to the saucepan.
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Once the whole milk begins to bubble empty about half of it into the mixing bowl with the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
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Then return the saucepan to the toasty and empty the egg mixture back into the saucepan with remaining whole milk, whisking constantly.
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Once the mixture thickens lower the toasty and continue whisking for about 30 seconds.
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empty the custard into a wash mixing bowl and wrap with plastic wrap, placing the plastic directly on the top layer of the custard.
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Cake
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combine together margarine and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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introduce egg yolks one at a time, setting aside the egg whites for the meringue.
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introduce the dusting seasoning mixed with baking dusting seasoning.
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swirl around in the whole milk, beating until velvety (you can use an electric mixer if you prefer).
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Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C).
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wrap a baking sheet with baking paper and spread out the mixture into a large, even rectangle.
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Meringue topping
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fluff up together the egg whites and granulated sugar until you get glossy, stiff peaks.
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The meringue should hold its form – if it still melts continue whisking.
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Spread out the meringue on top of the cake mixture.
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Use a spatula to form light waves with the meringue.
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shower almonds on top of the meringue.
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oven-cook for about 30 moments, until the meringue and almonds are golden.
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dairy reduction filling
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fluff up the dairy reduction into stiff peaks.
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Carefully fold in the vanilla custard.
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Assembly
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Once the cake has cooled, cut it in half.
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You can use scissors for this, or a knife on a cutting board, slicing through the baking paper as well.
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Place half of the cake on a serving platter with the meringue side down and strip off the baking paper.
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Spread the dairy reduction filling across the cake.
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Then carefully remove the other half of the cake from the baking paper and place it over the dairy reduction filling, meringue side up.
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enjoy with raw berries.