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.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 35 mins

Cook Time: Not available

Total Time: 8 hrs 35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 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

Steps

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.