Candied Walnuts with Cream (Nueces Caramelizadas con Nata - Spain) recipe

1 cup walnut pieces
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup chilled whipping cream
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cook walnuts and 1/3 cup sugar in skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and walnuts are coated. Immediately pour mixture onto aluminum foil-covered cookie sheet; carefully spread in single layer. Cool; break apart. Store at room temperature.

Beat remaining ingredients in chilled bowl until stiff. Spoon whipped cream into 6 goblets or dessert dishes. Sprinkle with sugar-coated nuts.