RASPBERRIES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE SAUCE AND SUGARED ALMONDS

Raspberries with White Chocolate Sauce and Sugared Almonds image

With just a handful of ingredients you can make a stunning dessert. The white chocolate ganache lightly coats the bright raspberries. Both my daughter and I enjoy this fabulous treat.-Cheryl Landers, LaTour, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
6 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
3 cups fresh raspberries

Steps:

In a small heavy skillet, cook almonds over medium heat until toasted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar; cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., In a small heavy saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in orange extract. Refrigerate until chilled., To serve, divide raspberries among six martini glasses or dessert dishes. Top each with sauce; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.