A Danish tradition is to put a whole almond in the bowl of pudding.

(If using whole almonds, process with sugar in a food processor until mostly fine.)

"I am not happy to get a whole almond in my bowl of cereal," one said forcefully.

To make the filling, place the whole almonds and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a food processor and pulse until ground.

In Minorca, carquinyols are square shaped and do not include whole almonds.

The rice pudding also contains chopped peeled almonds, and a single whole peeled almond.

Whoever finds the whole almond will have good luck for the coming year, and the lucky finder is entitled to a small gift.

Pipe swirls into the chocolate cases and top with a whole almond; chill until required.

Pour in the batter and decorate top with whole almonds.

In a food processor, grind the tea, whole almonds, sugar and a large pinch of salt into a paste.