Amaretto Cream

Quick to make, but does require some chill time (3 hours, included in cook time). From Great American Recipe card series.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4ounce) envelope gelatin
• 1⁄4 cup cold water
• 3  eggs
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup amaretto liqueur
• 1  cup  whipping cream
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced almonds
•  sliced strawberry (to garnish)
•  mint leaf (to garnish)

Directions

1. Toast the almonds on a cookie sheet for 10 minutes at 350°F
2. Shake pan often and toast until lightly browned.
3. Set aside to cool.
4. in a 1-2 quart pan, sprinkle the gelatin over the water.
5. Let sit 5 minutes.
6. Heat over medium heat until mixture just simmers, remove from heat.
7. In a small bowl, beat eggs on high for 2 minutes until thick.
8. Slowly beat in the sugar, liqueur, and gelatin.
9. In a large bowl whip cream until it forms soft mounds.
10. Fold in the egg mixture.
11. Pour into 4 brandy glasses (or small bowls).
12. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
13. To serve top with toasted almonds and garnish with mint/berries if desired.