Greek Honey Cream with Fruits & Nuts
1/4 c Coarsely chopped walnuts 1 c Honey
1/4 c Coarsely chopped almonds* 1 c Chilled whipping cream
1/4 c Coarsely chopped cashews Mixed fresh fruit*
1/4 c Coarsely chopped pistachios
*Note: Almonds should be blanched. ** Suggested fruits: berries,
sliced pears and apples.
Preheat oven to 325 F. Place all nuts in baking pan. Bake until
lightly toasted, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Cool
completely.
Using electric mixer, beat honey in large bowl until thick and pale,
about 2 minutes. Whip cream in another large bowl until stiff peaks
form. Fold nuts into cream. Gently fold cream into honey, leaving a
few steaks of cream. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled and
slightly set, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
Place dollop of honey cream on each plate. Surround with fruit and
serve.
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