1 pt whipping cream
1 tbsp gelatin powder
3 oz amaretto liqueur
4 eggs
3 tbsp confectioners sugar
1 vanilla extract, to taste
1 almond extract, to taste
1 cup sliced, toasted almonds
Directions
1. Whip the fresh, heavy cream. Place in the refrigerator until ready
to use. 2. Dissolve the gelatin powder in Amaretto in a double
boiler. Keep warm until ready to use. 3. Combine the eggs and
confectioners sugar in a separate double boiler. Heat on low
temperature until warm while whisking constantly. 4. Remove the egg
and sugar mixture from heat and mix at high speed until consistency
reaches firm peaks. 5. Fold the gelatin mixture into the eggs. 6.
Fold in the whipped cream and add vanilla and almond extract to
taste. 7. Fill dessert glasses and place in the refrigerator until
firm (approximately 1 hour). 8. Garnish with sliced, toasted almonds.
This mousse is a very light dessert. It is good to serve after a meal
of many courses.
Servings: 6 servings
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