Toasted Almond Cream

Name: Toasted Almond Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; As needed medium crisp apples; ¼ cup toasted almonds; ½ cup heavy whipping cream; slivered almonds; apples; honey; cinnamon

There is a lovely contrast here: crisp apple pieces and toasted almond against a cloud of barely sweet cream. A trace of amaretto gives the quick dessert a more grown-up finish.

By Betty Lou Gardner15 minUpdated 2026-08-25

Fresh, crisp, and elegant without feeling overly rich, this simple no-bake dessert comes together in minutes and works beautifully for brunches, afternoon coffee, or unexpected company. Honey and vanilla lightly coat the apples before toasted almonds and softly whipped cream are folded in, giving every spoonful a balance of crunch, creaminess, and delicate sweetness.

Betty Lou Gardner in a family archival photograph

Granny’s Kitchen Notes

From Betty Lou Gardner

Sometimes I dust a little cinnamon over the tops because apples never seem quite finished without it. I like serving this in little glass dishes so the almonds and cream show through the sides, and it’s one of those desserts people always assume took more work than it really did.