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Almond Creme Recipe

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Ingredients

1 1/4 c evaporated milk .
2 kiwi fruits (optional) .
3/4 c boiling water .
4 ripe fresh strawberries (optional) .
1/2 c sugar .
1/2 tsp almond extract .
1/2 tsp vanilla .
3/4 c cold water .
1/4 oz unflavored gelatin (equilavents can be found at the bottom of the recipe.)

Directions

Step #1 Note: Cook time is the chill time.
Step #2 Measure cold water into small bowl.
Step #3 Sprinkle top gelatin over cold water.
Step #4 Let stand for 1 min.
Step #5 Add sugar to gelatin mixture.
Step #6 Stir until gelatin dissolves.
Step #7 Pour boiling water into medium bowl.
Step #8 Stir in gelatin mixture.
Step #9 Combine milk, vanilla & almond extract.
Step #10 Stir milk mixture into gelatin mixture.
Step #11 Divide mixture between four serving dishes.
Step #12 Refrigerate until set, about 3 hrs.
Step #13 Pare & slice kiwis.
Step #14 Arrange kiwi slices & strawberries over each dessert.
Step #15 Gelatin equivalents are One envelope of plain granulated gelatin = 1/4 oz = 1 tbsp, enough to gel two c liquid.
Step #16 Sometimes I substitute vanilla sugar for the sugar.
Step #17 This can be found in most European or gourmet markets.
Step #18 Or, make it yourself by combining two whole vanilla beans & sugar in a canister.
Step #19 The ratio of sugar to beans depends on how strong it is as well as how long you let it sit.
Enjoy the Almond Creme recipe