Croquante with mascarpone cream recipe

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   For the almond croquante, pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees centigrade.

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   Spread the almonds on a small baking tray and roast for 5 minutes until they are a light golden colour.

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   Leave to one side.

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   Put the sugar in a saucepan and add 1-tablespoon water.

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   Cook, without stirring, on a medium heat until the sugar melts and turns a light golden colour.

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   Add the almonds and carry on cooking for 1 minute.

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   Pour on to an oiled baking sheet and leave to cool and set.

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   Roughly break up the croquante and put into a plastic bag.

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   Bash with a rolling pin to break up.

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    To make the cream, beat the mascarpone with the vanilla seeds and icing sugar and then beat in the Marsala.

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    In a separate bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks.

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    Fold the cream into the mascarpone mixture.

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    Spoon the crema di mascarpone on to a serving dish.

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    Scatter over the raspberries and sprinkle with almond croquante.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.