Ingredients

  • 1 egg white at room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp. instant coffee powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 c. whipping cream
  • 1/4 c. toasted ground almonds
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp. almond extract
  • 6 maraschino cherry halves

Method

  • In a small mixer bowl at medium speed, beat egg white until foamy.
  • Add coffee powder and salt and beat at high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually beat in 2 tablespoons sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • In another small bowl at medium speed, beat cream until stiff.
  • Fold in almonds, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla and almond extract just until combined.
  • Gently fold in egg white mixture. Spoon into six paper-cup lined muffin-pan cups or small dessert dishes.
  • Freeze at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • To serve, garnish each with a cherry half.
  • Can be eaten straight from the freezer. Makes 6 servings.