(NC) – This dessert is quick and impressive but can be made ahead and frozen for up to two weeks! Almonds add a simple yet sophisticated touch to this dish, like dressing up a pair of jeans with a great pair of high heels.
Developed for the Almond Board of California by James Beard cookbook ‘Dish Entertains: Everyday Simple to Special Occasions‘ award winner and party dish TV host Trish Magwood.
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tbsp instant coffee 30 mL
- pinch salt
- 1/4 cup sugar 50 mL
- 2 cups whipping cream 500 mL
- 2 tsp vanilla 10 mL
- 1/2 cup sugar 125 mL
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted and cooled plus, 50 mL, extra for garnish
- 2 oz bittersweet chocolate grated, 60 g
- 2 oz bittersweet chocolate grated, 60 g
Instructions
- In a clean medium bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add instant coffee, salt and beat until combined. Gradually add 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar and beat until soft peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks. Beat in vanilla and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of sugar. Fold cream into egg white mixture.
- Fold in 1/4 cup (50 mL) slivered almonds and transfer to a large glass bowl or individual glasses and freeze at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with remaining slivered almonds and grated chocolate.
Notes
Additional Nutritional Information:
Per Serving: Magnesium: 13 mg, Vitamin E: 1.1 mg*, * Total alpha tocopherol equivalents
Kitchen Notes:
I love this recipe because it's quick, delicious and impressive and can be frozen for weeks! Serve in a straight sided glass bowl or trifle bowl or individual 'dessert nappe' bowls.
Roasting Nuts:
Roast in a single layer on a cookie sheet at 350 F (180 C) for about 10 minutes. Allow them to get light brown, remove and cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Total Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Calcium: 44mg
Nutrition Facts
Mocha Tortoni Mousse
Amount per Serving
Calories
208
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
10.5
g
66
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5.2
g
Cholesterol
53
mg
18
%
Sodium
43
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Calcium
44
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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