Crema di Mandorla (Almond Cream)

From: Home Book of Italian cooking
Serves 6

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 pint heavy cream
6 maraschino cherries

Soften Gelatin in cold water, then heat very gently until gelatin is
dissolved. Combine dissolved gelatin, nuts, sugar, and almond extract, and
chill until mixture thickens. Whip cream until stiff and fold in gelatin
mixture. Chill for at least 3 hours, then serve in sherbet glasses garnished
with a maraschino cherry. 1