Almond Tortoni

These are really easy to make, and their flavor improves if they're made a few weeks in advance, and stored in the freezer.


Recipes · Desserts · Nut Dessert Recipes · Almond Dessert Recipes


Prep Time: 35 mins
Additional Time: 8 hrs
Servings: 8
Total Time: 8 hrs 35 mins
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 egg white

  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 teaspoon sherry wine or Marsala

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

  • 1 cup almond macaroon crumbs

  • ½ cup ground almonds

  • 6 red maraschino cherries, chopped

  • 6 green maraschino cherries, chopped

  • ¼ cup slivered almonds

  • 4 maraschino cherries, halved for garnish


Directions

  1. In a small bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, and continue beating until thick and glossy; set aside.

  2. Whip cream in a large bowl. Carefully fold in sherry, almond extract, macaroon crumbs, ground almonds, and chopped red and green cherries. Gently fold egg white into cream mixture.

  3. Spoon into 8 paper baking cups placed in medium size muffin tray. Sprinkle with slivered almonds. Cover muffin tray with clear plastic wrap, then wrap with aluminum foil. Freeze overnight.

  4. To serve: Let sit for 5 minutes at room temperature, then garnish with maraschino cherry halves.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
251 Calories
19g Fat
18g Carbs
4g Protein


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