ALMOND CREME RECIPES

Steps:

• Note: Cook time is the chill time.
• Measure cold water into small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let stand for 1 minute.
• Add sugar to gelatin mixture.
• Stir until gelatin dissolves.
• Pour boiling water into medium bowl.
• Stir in gelatin mixture.
• Combine milk, vanilla and almond extract. Stir milk mixture into gelatin mixture.
• Divide mixture between four serving dishes. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.
• Pare and slice kiwis.
• Arrange kiwi slices and strawberries over each dessert.
• Gelatin equivalents are One envelope of plain granulated gelatin = 1/4 ounce = 1 tablespoon, enough to gel two cups liquid.
• Sometimes I substitute vanilla sugar for the sugar. This can be found in most European or gourmet markets. Or, make it yourself by combining two whole vanilla beans and sugar in a canister. The ratio of sugar to beans depends on how strong it is as well as how long you let it sit.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water. Let stand for 1 minute. Stir in cream and sugar. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. (do not boil). Remove from the heat. Stir in almond extract., Pour into dessert dishes. Refrigerate until set. Garnish with raspberries and chocolate curls if desired.