Caramelized Walnuts With Cream (Nueces Caramelizadas Con Nata)

Crunchy walnuts and whipped cream merry wonderfully in this simple Spanish dessert

1 cup walnut pieces

1/3 cup white sugar

1 cup whipping cream, chilled

1 tbsp white sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract 

In a large skillet combine walnuts and 1/3 cup sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat, until walnuts are coated with melted sugar. Remove from heat and pour the mixture carefully into a foil-lined cookie sheet. Spread in single layer. Cool and break into pieces. Store in an air-tight container. 

In a large bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 tbsp sugar and vanilla, beat until stiff peaks form. Spoon whipped cream into dessert dishes and sprinkle with caramelized walnuts. 

Adapted from BETTY CROCKER'S NEW INTERNATIONAL COOKBOOK by Betty Crocker