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Almond Tortoni

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sherry wine or Marsala
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup almond macaroon crumbs
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 6 red maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 6 green maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 1/4 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 251 | Total Fat: 18.7g | Cholesterol: 41mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MAKOAK   view full review
Made this for my mother since she enjoys this type of dessert. Turned out pretty well. Omitted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by Jen   view full review
very good! I used Rum instead of Sherry.

 

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