Coffee Biscuit Tortoni With Amaretto Cream
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Entertaining? Guests love the informality and ease of a soup party. Make this robust, highly flavorful Italian pasta and bean soup the centerpiece of the gathering. Pasta e fagioli is an Italian classic, always varied according to the cook’s preferences and creativity.
I made several batches and opted for fresh rosemary over dried, prosciutto over smoked ham, canned beans over cooking dried beans and a final swirl of arugula leaves. The soup develops rich flavors when made a day or two ahead.
Serve warm baguette slices with gremolata butter; gremolata is a mixture of minced parsley, lemon zest and garlic that is typically sprinkled over osso buco. It adds a fresh edge to the bread. And for dessert, offer a coffee biscuit tortoni with amaretto cream.
Beat the egg whites with 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar until thick but not dry. Place the gelato in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth; don’t let it become too liquid. Fold in the egg whites. Spoon the mixture into each cup, dividing evenly. Smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle on the remaining crumbs. Freeze at least 2 hours or as long as 1 week, covered airtight.
Whip the cream and the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar until thick. Add the amaretto. Mix well. (This can be made several hours ahead and refrigerated, covered airtight.)
To serve, let the biscuit tortonis sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Top each with about 2 tablespoons of the amaretto cream. Serve immediately.
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