TORTONI, FROZEN ALMOND CREAM DESSERT

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Tortoni, Frozen Almond Cream Dessert image

From the Soprano Family Cookbook. The cooking time is actually freezing time. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Provided by Ann Marie F

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -6 amaretti cookies
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 large egg whites
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Put the cookies in a small heavy-duty plastic bag and crush them with a heavy object.
  • There should be about 1/4 cup crumbs.
  • Combine the cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and almond extract in a large chilled bowl.
  • Beat with a hand-held electric mixer on high speed until the cream holds soft peaks when the beaters are lifted.
  • In a clean bowl, with clean beaters, beat the egg whites with the salt on low speed until foamy.
  • Gradually increase the speed and beat until the the whites hold soft peaks.
  • Fold the whites into the whipped cream.
  • Spoon the mixture into 8 wine goblets.
  • Sprinkle the tortoni with the amaretti crumbs.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.8, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 101.6, Sodium 63.9, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 9, Protein 2.7

There are no comments yet!