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Almond Tortoni
Prep
35 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
This almond tortoni is one of my favorite no bake desserts to make when I want something elegant but effortless. It's a classic Italian frozen treat that comes together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for last minute entertaining or when you need a showstopper that doesn't require turning on the oven. The almonds in this recipe are packed with protein and healthy fats, so you can feel good about indulging. What I love most is how simple it really is, just whipped cream and egg whites folded with crushed macaroons and ground almonds, then frozen in individual servings. The pretty maraschino cherries on top make it look like you spent hours in the kitchen when really it's just a few minutes of prep.
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Ingredients
- 11 egg white
- ¼ cup confectioners' sugar¼ cup confectioners' sugar
- 11 cup heavy cream
- 11 teaspoon sherry wine or marsala
- 11 teaspoon almond extract
- 11 cup almond macaroon crumbs
- ½ cup ground almonds½ cup ground almonds
- 66 red maraschino cherries, chopped
- 66 green maraschino cherries, chopped
- ¼ cup slivered almonds¼ cup slivered almonds
- 44 maraschino cherries, halved for garnish
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Instructions
- 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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