BISCUIT TORTONIS
12 servings
These old-fashioned Italian desserts get their almond flavor from amaretti cookies, which are traditionally made from apricot kernels.
Combine in a medium bowl:
- ¾ cup crushed amaretti or Almond Macaroons
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
Let stand 1 hour. Whip to soft peaks:
- 1 cup heavy cream
Fold in the cookie mixture and:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Divide among 12 paper muffin cups set in a muffin tin or on a baking sheet. Before freezing or when partly frozen, decorate the tops with:
- Finely chopped toasted almonds (about ½ teaspoon per tortoni; 2 tablespoons total)
- (Candied cherries)
Freeze until firm, for about 3 ½ hours.