Almond Tortoni

Name: Almond Tortoni
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 515 min
Ingredients: 1 egg white; 0.25 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon sherry wine or Marsala; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup almond macaroon crumbs; 0.5 cup ground almonds; 6 red maraschino cherries, chopped; 6 green maraschino cherries, chopped; 0.25 cup slivered almonds; 4 maraschino cherries, halved for garnish

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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.

Recipe by dakota kelly

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

8 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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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

Directions

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 (per serving)

251	Calories
19g	Fat
18g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 251
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 41mg	14%
Sodium 26mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 54mg	4%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 137mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.