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These are really easy to make, and their flavor improves if they’re made a few weeks in advance, and stored in the freezer.
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sherry wine or Marsala
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup almond macaroon crumbs
- ½ cup ground almonds
- 6 red maraschino cherries, chopped
- 6 green maraschino cherries, chopped
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 4 maraschino cherries, halved for garnish
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, and continue beating until thick and glossy; set aside.
Step 2
Whip cream in a large bowl. Carefully fold in sherry, almond extract, macaroon crumbs, ground almonds, and chopped red and green cherries. Gently fold egg white into cream mixture.
Step 3
Spoon into 8 paper baking cups placed in medium size muffin tray. Sprinkle with slivered almonds. Cover muffin tray with clear plastic wrap, then wrap with aluminum foil. Freeze overnight.
Step 4
To serve: Let sit for 5 minutes at room temperature, then garnish with maraschino cherry halves.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 251 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat19g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat7g | 37% |
| Cholesterol41mg | 14% |
| Sodium26mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate18g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars13g | |
| Protein4g | |
| Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
| Calcium54mg | 4% |
| Iron1mg | 3% |
| Potassium137mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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