Strawberry Cream

3 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 pints strawberries
4 peaches
3 tablespoons almond liqueur
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Butter cookies

Heat broiler. Scatter almonds on cookie sheet and toast lightly. In food processor lightly puree the strawberries and peaches together. Add liqueur and pulse until mixed. Add cream. Process a few seconds. Pour mixture into a mixing bowl and sweeten to taste with sugar. Chill until ready to serve. Serve in dishes with butter cookies on the side.

Serves 4