Yummy summer dessert time is here, and this is a super simple recipe — it does take a bit of time to chill, but is totally worth it. I really love the simplicity of a bowl of raspberries or strawberries, with a bit of cream poured over top. This recipe takes that, and expands on it, with the addition of Amaretto. The Amaretto soaked berries, with the Amaretto flavored cream, topped with shaved chocolate is always a favorite.
Berries and Cream, with Amaretto

2 cups of half and half or cream (not heavy cream)
1/4 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons of thickener (cornstarch)
2 tablespoons Amaretto or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 1/2 cups berries
chocolate, for chocolate garnish
In a heavy bottomed saucepan or double boiler, combine the half and half or cream, sugar, and cornstarch. Heat to medium until the mixture begins to boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to thicken. Once this has thickened, stir in the Amaretto (or the extract). Remove from the heat, and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
In a second bowl, put your cleaned berries. Top with the remainder of the Amaretto (or extract), and mix well. Refrigerate.
To serve, using 6 dessert glasses or custard cups, pour 1/2 cup of berries into each, reserving the last 1/2 cup of berries. Pour the chilled cream over the berries. Sprinkle the remaining berries on top, and then garnish with either finely chopped chocolate, or shaved chocolate. (Use a chilled Hershey’s bar, and the thick grate on your ‘cheese grater’).
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