1/2 cup almonds coarsely chopped blanched
26 marshmallows large
1/2 cup coffee double-strength
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional)
1/2 cup red maraschino cherries chopped, drained
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whipped cream whipped
10 red maraschino cherries halves
Preheat oven to 400°.
Spread almonds in a shallow pan. Bake for 5 minutes or until nuts are lightly toasted; set aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows in coffee. Chill until slightly thickened. Whisk mixture if not smooth. Stir in nuts, chocolate chips, chopped cherries and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into ten paper cup-lined muffin-pan cups or small dessert dishes. Freeze at least 4 hours or overnight.
Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving. Garnish each with a cherry half.