• Source: Emeril's New New Orleans Cooking
• Dish Type: Sauces

Pesto Cream

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
• 1/3 cup roasted pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 turns freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup coarsely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Combine the egg, basil, pine nuts, shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender and purée. Slowly stream in the oil and continue to process until the mixture becomes thoroughly emulsified. Add the Parmesan and process for 15 seconds.
 
Heat the cream in a small saucepan over high heat, add the mixture from the food processor or blender, and cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Serve immediately.
 
Yield: 1 1/3 cups