tortoni
/tôrˈtōnē
/noun
An Italian ice cream made with eggs and cream, typically served in a small cup and topped with chopped almonds or crumbled macaroons.For the tortoni cream, remove and reserve 1/4 cup of the macaroon crumbs....
- Garnish each tortoni with a rosette of cream and a candied cherry.
- Sprinkle tortonis with remaining granola; garnish with cherries.
Origin
Early 20th century: the name of a 19th-century Italian cafe owner in Paris.