Russian Cream(Serves 12 To 15)  
["2 1/2 c. half and half", "1 c. sugar", "2 (1/4 oz.) envelopes unflavored gelatin", "1 (16 oz.) carton sour cream", "1 tsp. clear imitation vanilla", "1/4 tsp. almond extract", "Marinated Strawberries (below) or plain strawberries"]
["Combine half and half, sugar and gelatin in 2-quart saucepan; let stand 5 minutes.", "Stir over low heat until gelatin is thoroughly dissolved; cool to lukewarm.", "Whisk in sour cream, vanilla and almond extract until mixture is smooth.", "Pour into 6-cup metal mold.", "Refrigerate, covered, until set, at least 4 hours.", "To unmold, dip mold into warm water just until edges begin to liquify.", "Invert onto serving platter; surround with well drained Marinated Strawberries."]
["sugar", "unflavored gelatin", "sour cream", "clear imitation", "almond extract", "Strawberries"]