Almond Tortoni

A light, fluffy frozen almond mousse, studded with almonds and red and green cherries. 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 Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 251 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 egg white
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup ground almonds
• ¼ cup slivered almonds
• 1 teaspoon sherry wine or Marsala
• 1 cup almond macaroon crumbs
• 6 red maraschino cherries, chopped
• 6 green maraschino cherries, chopped
• 4 maraschino cherries, halved for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, and continue beating until thick and glossy; set aside.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

To serve: Let sit for 5 minutes at room temperature, then garnish with maraschino cherry halves.