Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  pounds        fresh raspberries -- strawberries, or a
                        combination
   2      c             water
     1/2  c             sugar
   3      T             cornstarch
   1      pint          light cream Slivered almonds

Preparation:

Wash and drain berries (or defrost and save liquid). There should be 2 1/2 cups total. If fresh, add 2 cups of water and cook until berries are soft. Add sugar. Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water. Add a small amount of berry juice, mix well and stir into berry mixture. Cook, stirring constantly until pudding thickens. Reduce heat, cook 10 minutes. Turn into serving dish. Let stand until cold. When serving, decorate with slivered almonds, passed around the table, followed by a pitcher of cream.