Almond Caramel Shell With Whipped Cream

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb almonds
• 1/4 lb lump sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Butter for greasing
• Powdered sugar for decoration
• Pistachios for decoration
• Preserved fruits for decoration
• Whipped cream for filling
• Fresh strawberries or preserved fruits for filling

Method

1. 1 Blanch 1/2 lb almonds, cut into shreds, and dry in a slow oven (300°F) until light brown.
2. 2 Caramelize 1/4 lb sugar lightly in a saucepan, stirring with a wooden spoon until dissolved.
3. 3 Add hot almonds and 1 tsp lemon juice to the caramel; mix well.
4. 4 Pour mixture into a buttered mold, pressing a thin layer against the sides while hot.
5. 5 Remove shell, decorate with powdered sugar, pistachios, and preserved fruits.
6. 6 Fill the shell with whipped cream and fresh strawberries or preserved fruits.