Coffee-Almond Tortoni

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Italian
Freezer

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1 cup Whipping cream
1/2 cup Sugar — divided
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon Almond extract
2 Egg whites
1/4 cup Almonds; finely chopped — toasted
1/4 cup Flaked coconut — toasted
1 teaspoon Instant coffee granules

Combine whipping cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and flavorings in a medium mixing bowl;
beat at high speed until soft peaks form. Beat egg whites (at room temperature)
at high speed of electric mixer just until foamy.
Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 Tbl at a time, beating until soft
peaks form. Fold in whipped cream mixture, 2 Tbl almonds, and 2 Tbl coconut;
spoon half of mixture into 8 muffin cups lined with foil liners. Stir coffee
granules into remaining half of tortoni mixture; spoon over whipped cream
mixture in muffin cups. Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tbl almonds and 2 Tbl
coconut. Cover tightly, and freeze for 8 hours.
Remove frozen tortoni from muffin pans, and place in a zip-top heavy-duty
plastic bag. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving. Makes 8.

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