Biscuit Tortoni

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Vanilla: Extract Easy

Biscuit tortoni is a light frozen cream with toasted almonds and macaroon crumbs, set in small cups. It scoops like semifreddo and needs no machine. Makes 6 cups in about 4 hr 15 min.

Prep 15 min

Cook —

Cooling 4 hr

Total 4 hr 15 min

Servings 6

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups (360 ml)heavy cream, cold
½ cup (60 g)powdered sugar
½ tsp (2 ml)almond extract
½ tsp (3 ml)vanilla extract
⅔ cup (60 g)crushed amaretti or macaroon crumbs
⅓ cup (40 g)toasted chopped almonds, for the tortoni
1 pinchsalt
2 ½ tbsp (15 g)crushed amaretti crumbs
2 tbsp (15 g)toasted chopped almonds, for the to finish

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Instructions

Line a 6-cup muffin tin with paper liners and chill.
Whip the cream with the powdered sugar, almond extract, vanilla and salt in a chilled bowl until it holds firm peaks.
Fold in the crumbs and toasted almonds gently, keeping the cream light.
Divide among the liners and smooth the tops.
Mix the finishing crumbs and almonds and sprinkle over each.
Freeze at least 4 hours until firm. Let sit 5 minutes at room temperature before serving in the cups.

Tips

Toast the almonds for deeper flavor.
Whip the cream firm; it carries the crumbs.
Good with espresso.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make biscuit tortoni?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep, plus 4 hours to chill. The recipe makes 6 cups (6 servings).

How should I store biscuit tortoni?

Freeze, covered, up to 1 week.

Can I make biscuit tortoni ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (3 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Serve it with espresso.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.

351 Calories / serving

27.6g Fat

22.8g Carbs

4.4g Protein

16.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (6 servings): ~2106 cal · 166g fat · 137g carbs · 26g protein · 101g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.