Almond Macaroon Cream

1 pound roasted almonds, ground
1 pound sweet butter
1 pound sifted confectioners' sugar
6 eggs, separated
1/2 pound roasted almonds, chopped
2 tablespoons Frangelico
1 recipe Cr?me Anglaise

Cream the sugar and the butter. Add egg yolks, Frangelico and ground almonds. Fold in chopped almonds. Whip egg whites until stiff and fold in. Pour into buttered mold and freeze.

Run under hot water to release from mold; let sit 15 minutes before serving.

To Cr?me Anglaise, add chopped, roasted almonds and Frangelico to taste and serve with Almond Macaroon Cream.

Cr?me Anglaise
1/2 quart heavy cream
2 ounces granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean
6 egg yolks

Combine the cream, sugar and vanilla bean in a medium pot just until boiling point. Temper with the egg yolks. Refrigerate until needed.