Ingredients

  • 1 c. coarsely chopped almonds
  • 3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 c. heavy cream
  • 1/4 lb. butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 c. cherry liqueur
  • pinch of salt
  • 5 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla
  • cherries (to garnish)

Method

  • Heat oven to 300°.
  • Toast almonds about 10 minutes, being careful not to burn them.
  • Cool.
  • Line a 9-inch round cake pan with plastic wrap.
  • Melt 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup cream over lowest heat.
  • Remove from heat and stir in almonds.
  • Pour into plastic lined pan and spread over bottom.
  • Refrigerate.