tortoni
[ tohr-TOH-nee ]
Hailing from Italy, this rich frozen dessert consists of sweetened whipped cream (sometimes ice cream) flavored with spirits such as
SHERRY or
RUM and combined or topped with chopped almonds or
MACAROON c
RUMbs. This dessert is often called biscuit tortoni, especially when served in small paper cups.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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