INGREDIENTS
1 cup
Diamond of California Whole Almonds
3/4 cup
unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1/2 cup
heavy whipping cream
1 lb
quality bittersweet (not unsweetened) chocolate, chopped
6
large eggs, separated
1/2 tsp
almond extract (optional)
1/2 cup
granulated sugar
Optional toppings: Whipped cream, powdered sugar, jam, fresh berries