Almond Tortoni
Ingredients
- 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 almonds, ground
- 6 red maraschino cherries, chopped,
- 6 green maraschino cherries, chopped,
- 1/4 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.