ALMOND CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Whisk the egg whites until stiff gradually whisk in all of the sugar until thick and glossy.
• Fold in almonds and the essence.
• Place small mounds of the mixture onto a baking tray that has been lined with non stick baking paper.
• Bake at 325F for 35 minutes then remove and cool on a wire rack.
• Place the melted chocolate into a piping bag and pipe swirls of it onto the top of the clusters.