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- 1 liter (1 quart) whole milk
- 250g (8 oz) granulated (caster) sugar
- 100-125g (3-4 oz) cornstarch or other thickener (see Notes)
- 1 liter (1 quart) whole milk
- 250g (8 oz) granulated (caster) sugar
- 100-125g (3-4 oz) cornstarch or other thickener (see Notes)
- 1 cinnamon stick (or a pinch of powdered cinnamon)
- A few scrapes of lemon or orange zest
- For toppings:
- Ground pistachios
- Ground or shaved almonds
- Powdered cinnamon
- Grated or shredded orange or lemon peel
- Grated or melted bittersweet chocolate
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