2 cups almond meal
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix milk, almond meal, sugar, cinnamon, espresso powder, and cardamom in a large saucepan; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, over low heat until slightly thickened, 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Chill in refrigerator until thickened, at least 3 hours.