ALMOND TORTONI

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

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 8h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

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:

  • In a small bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, and continue beating until thick and glossy; set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • To serve: Let sit for 5 minutes at room temperature, then garnish with maraschino cherry halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 26 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

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