Classic Coffee Nut Tortoni
📜 Collection: UK3 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts An elegant, no-bake frozen dessert featuring a light, airy mousse made from coffee-infused whipped cream and sweet meringue. This classic treat is studded with toasted almonds and coconut for a delightful crunch.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mins | 0 mins | 6 hours | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- chilled mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- 8 small soufflé cups or muffin tin
- paper liners
- spatula
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | Heavy Cream | well-chilled |
| 1/4 Cup | Sugar | divided |
| 1 Tbsp | Instant Coffee | none |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla Extract | none |
| A few drops | Almond Extract | none |
| 1 | Egg White | large, pasteurized recommended |
| 2 Tbsp | Sugar | for meringue |
| 1/4 Cup | Almonds | finely chopped, toasted |
| 1/4 Cup | Coconut | toasted and crumbled |
| Optional | Maraschino Cherry | for garnish |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Mousse Base
- In a chilled bowl, whip the 1 cup heavy cream until it begins to thicken.
- Gently fold in the 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tbsp instant coffee, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a few drops almond extract until combined. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Meringue
- In a separate clean, dry bowl, beat the 1 egg white with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the 2 tbsp sugar while continuing to beat until a stiff, glossy meringue forms.
Step 3: Assemble and Freeze
- Gently fold the meringue and half of the 1/4 cup almonds and 1/4 cup coconut mixture into the whipped cream mixture until just combined.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into 8 prepared soufflé cups or paper-lined muffin cups.
- Sprinkle the remaining half of the almonds and coconut over the tops.
- Freeze for at least 4-6 hours until firm. Garnish with a maraschino cherry before serving if desired.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Tortoni can be kept frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. For best texture, remove from the freezer 5 minutes before serving.
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