Almond Tortoni Recipe

Almond Tortoni Recipe

  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sherry wine or Marsala
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup almond macaroon crumbs
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 6 red maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 6 green maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 4 maraschino cherries, halved for garnish
  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.
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