Amaretto Cream - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
3 eggs
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. Amaretto liqueur
1 c. whipping cream
1/4 c. sliced almonds
sliced strawberries (for garnish; optional)
mint leaves (for garnish)

Preparation

In a 1 to 2-quart pan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 5 minutes to soften.
Heat over medium heat for 30 seconds or until mixture begins to simmer.
Remove from heat.
In a small mixer bowl, beat eggs on high speed for 2 minutes or until slightly thick.
Slowly beat in sugar, liqueur and gelatin.
In a large mixer bowl, beat cream until it mounds softly.
Add egg mixture and fold in to blend.
Pour into a 1-quart mold or into individual serving dishes.
Refrigerate for 3 hours or until mold is set. Unmold onto serving plate or serve from individual dishes.
Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries and mint, if available.
Sprinkle servings with toasted almonds.