Chocolate Mousse
["1/2 c. toasted almonds (optional)", "1/3 c. sugar", "1/2 c. water", "1 pt. heavy cream", "1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces", "1/4 c. dark rum", "4 egg yolks"]
["Combine sugar and water in a small pan and boil for 3 minutes. With steel blade in place, add cream to the mixing container of food processor.", "Process until very thick whipping cream forms, about 1 minute.", "Transfer to 2-quart mold."]
["almonds", "sugar", "water", "heavy cream", "semi-sweet chocolate pieces", "dark rum", "egg yolks"]