Shemai

Ingredients

 * 1 stick butter
 * 2 handfuls very fine vermicelli
 * 4 cups milk
 * 1 pint whipping cream
 * 1 handful raisins
 * 3 tbsp sugar
 * 4 almonds (optional) peeled and thinly sliced

Directions

 * 1) Melt butter in a 4 qt pot.
 * 2) Break vermicelli into 3" pieces.
 * 3) Over low heat stir vermicelli into butter until it turns light brown.
 * 4) Pour in the milk and stir over medium heat until it boils.
 * 5) Put in the raisins, almonds and sugar.
 * 6) Continue to cook under low heat for 10 minutes.
 * 7) Add whipping cream and continue to cook for a couple of minutes.
 * 8) Remove from heat and, when cool, chill in the refrigerator before serving.