*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          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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