Strawberry Malakoff

Directions

1. 1
   Butter a 5-cup Charlotte mold or bowl.
2. 2
   Cut waxed paper to fit the mold bottom; butter the paper.
3. 3
   Line bottom and sides of mold with ladyfingers, cutting the ladyfingers to make a tight fit.
4. 4
   In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
5. 5
   Stir in almonds.
6. 6
   Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; stir into almond mixture.
7. 7
   Fold in 1 pint strawberries.
8. 8
   Mound mixture into prepared mold.
9. 9
   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or until set.
10. 10
    When ready to serve, run a knife around side of the mold; invert onto serving dish.
11. 11
    Carefully remove mold and paper. Garnish with remaining strawberries and serve immediately.