3 italian cookies regular Recipes

blanched whole almonds (about 12 oz), plus 15 for garnishing, sugar, egg whites, at room temperature, salt, pure almond extract, pure vanilla extract, glaceed cherries

italian lady-finger cookies (eggless are available in regular grocery stores or italian food markets), plain mascarpone cheese (i used belgioioso brand), coffee-infused mascarpone (i used belgioioso brand), heavy cream (no skimping out here! need the full fat), coffee/espresso- cooled and poured into a shallow bowl, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, amaretto (i uses disaronno), cocoa powder (for dusting), sugar (for garnishing), raspberries - for garnishing