Whipped cream ice cream with almond crumbs
6 servings
300 minutes
Whipped creamy ice cream with almond crumbs is a refined dessert of Italian cuisine, born in the warm Mediterranean regions where the traditions of creamy treats began. Its delicate, airy texture is achieved through a masterful blend of rich and light creams, while the velvety flavor unfolds with the sweetness of powdered sugar and a subtle hint of vanilla. The 'Amaretto' liqueur adds a sophisticated almond note to the ice cream, and the added amaretto crumbs create a crunchy textural play. This dessert perfectly concludes a romantic dinner or serves as an exquisite treat in the summer heat. It is served slightly melted to allow its flavor depth to fully unfold, especially when paired with a cup of espresso or fruits.
1
In a deep bowl, beat both types of pre-chilled cream, gradually adding half of the powdered sugar until a fluffy thick cream forms. Add the liqueur and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Separately, beat room temperature egg whites with a pinch of salt until lightly frothy on low mixer speed. Then gradually add the remaining powdered sugar while continuing to beat at a higher speed until a thick meringue consistency is achieved. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the whipped cream using a spatula from top to bottom. Place the resulting uniform cream in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
- Heavy cream (38%): 250 ml
- Single cream 10% fat: 375 ml
- Icing sugar: 100 g
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Amaretto liqueur: 80 ml
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Egg white: 2 pieces
- Icing sugar: 100 g
2
Take the cream out of the fridge, mix it, pour it into the ice cream maker, and churn according to the instructions for 20-40 minutes. In the last minute of churning, add crushed amaretto cookies. At the end of churning, the mixture will resemble slightly melted soft ice cream. Fill a container with this mixture and place it in the freezer for 3-4 hours to set.
- Amaretti: 110 g
3
If there is no freezer, immediately pour the frozen mixture into a container, add cookies, mix and place in the freezer. Take out the container and stir the contents every half hour until fully frozen.
- Amaretti: 110 g
