Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups cream
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup Clabber Girl Cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla

Instructions:
In a heavy bottomed medium saucepan, gradually whisk one cup of the milk into the Clabber Girl Cornstarch until the cornstarch is dissolved.

Whisk in the remaining milk, cream and sugar. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is simmering and slightly thickened, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Transfer to a medium bowl set in a larger bowl of iced water. Stir in the vanilla. Let sit, stirring frequently, until completely chilled.

3/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, sliced and softened (1 1/2 sticks)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar