POPPY SEED FILLING COCKAIGNE
Enough for one 9-inch ring
Grind in a spice grinder:
- ½ cup poppy seeds
Put the poppy seeds in a small saucepan and add:
- ¼ cup milk
Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and stir in:
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
Stir in:
- 2 large egg yolks
Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly. Let cool slightly, then add:
- ⅓ cup almond paste, store-bought or homemade, or ½ cup almond meal or flour
- (3 tablespoons chopped candied citron)
- (2 teaspoons lemon juice or 1 teaspoon vanilla)
Let cool completely before using.