Almond Float Asian Dessert
I first received this recipe when i took chinese cooking classes at night school back in 1978. Unfortunately, i have misplaced my notes -- so i found this on the web in response to a request for an oriental-themed dessert. It is very very close to my misplaced recipe. Prep time includes lots of chilling time.
Steps
In a saucepan , bring water to a boil.
Add gelatin and sugar and cook until dissolved.
Remove from heat.
Stir in milk and almond extract.
Pour into a 13x9 glass pan and refrigerate until firm.
In the recipe i found on the web , it says to use the cans of fruit undrained.
However , this is not what i remember from my recipe and i would recommend draining them.
In a large serving bowl , gently stir together the fruit cocktail , lychees and mandarin oranges.
Cut gelatin into cubes , preferably diamond-shaped.
Gently combine with fruit.
Garnish with cherries , if desired.
Chill well before serving.
Ingredients
water, unflavored gelatin, white sugar, milk, almond extract, fruit cocktail, lychees, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries