Best 7 Amaretti Ice Cream Balls Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Amaretti Ice Cream Balls, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful treats are handcrafted with a unique blend of sweet amaretti cookies, creamy vanilla ice cream, and a touch of almond extract, resulting in a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Each bite offers a delightful contrast between the crunchy exterior and the smooth, velvety interior, leaving you craving for more. This article presents a collection of three distinct Amaretti Ice Cream Ball recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert. From the classic Amaretti Ice Cream Balls, featuring a traditional combination of flavors, to the Chocolate-Dipped Amaretti Ice Cream Balls, boasting a rich and decadent chocolate coating, and the Amaretti Ice Cream Balls with Raspberry Sauce, offering a vibrant and tangy twist, these recipes cater to every palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AMARETTO ICE CREAM



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Delicious, creamy amaretto ice ream that uses no eggs. Very quick and easy! It can be used in floats or milkshakes!

Provided by ly1310

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     100+ Ice Cream Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup half-and-half
¾ cup white sugar
5 tablespoons amaretto liqueur (such as Disaronno®)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix heavy cream, half-and-half, and sugar in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add amaretto liqueur and vanilla extract.
  • Pour milk mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions until ice cream reaches 'soft-serve' consistency. Transfer ice cream to a lidded container. Freeze for about 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 17 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 23.8 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

AMARETTI ICE CREAM DESSERT



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 amaretti cookies, crumbled
4 shots amaretto or other almond liqueur
8 scoops French vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream, in canister
1/4 cup or 1 (2-ounce) package slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Crumble 4 amaretti cookies into each of 4 dessert cups and douse them with almond liqueur. Top with ice cream, whipped cream and almonds.

PENUCHE CARAMEL ICE CREAM BALLS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pint dolce de leche ice cream, slightly softened
4 mini peanut butter cups
12 peanut butter cookies, such as nutter butters, coarsely ground in food processor or smashed to bits in a re-sealable plastic bag
Chocolate sauce, store bought
Caramel sauce, store bought

Steps:

  • Using a large ice cream scoop, scoop a heaping ball of dolce de leche. Before releasing the ice cream from the ice cream scoop, shove 1 mini peanut butter cup into the center of the ice cream ball. With a spoon push the ice cream over to cover the peanut butter cup. Repeat 3 more times. Roll the stuffed ice cream balls in the crushed up cookie crumbs and then transfer to the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up a bit. To serve, place an ice cream ball in a dessert bowl and pour both chocolate and caramel sauce over the top.

AMARETTI COOKIE



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These traditional Italian cookies are crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside and bursting with almond flavor. Enjoy the bite-sized cookies with a cup of coffee or a bowl of ice cream, day or night!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 32 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups super-fine almond flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large egg whites
1 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
  • Whisk the almond flour, granulated sugar and salt in a large bowl to combine. Beat the egg whites in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 1 minute 30 seconds. Add the almond extract and beat to combine. Fold the egg whites into the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Put the confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, portion the dough and roll into balls. Toss each ball in the confectioners' sugar, coating thoroughly. Arrange the balls 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until golden brown and the tops crack, 23 to 25 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

AMARETTI ICE CREAM DESSERT



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Amaretti dessert for the grown ups =) This recipe is a unique idea for something to do with that yummy amaretti liquer, and to make it better! enjoy!

Provided by aberzombiebeach1295

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 4 dessert cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 amaretti cookies
6 ounces amaretto liqueur, 4 shots
8 scoops French vanilla ice cream
whipped cream
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • crumble 4 amaretti cookies into each of 4 desssert cups and douse them with the liqueur. Top with ice cream, whipped cream and almonds. easy peasy lemon squeezy =).

PLUM & AMARETTI SEMIFREDDO



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A ripple of sweet plum purée and chunks of almond biscuit turn this Italian ice cream into an all-in-one dessert

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert, Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

450g ripe purple plum , halved and stoned
350g caster sugar
2 large egg whites
300ml double cream
1 tbsp Disaronno liqueur
85g soft amaretti biscuit , roughly broken up

Steps:

  • Line a 30 x 20cm tray with cling film. Put the plums in a pan with 2 tbsp water and 110g of the sugar. Cover with a lid and stew over a medium heat for 10 mins until soft. Allow to cool slightly, then blitz with a hand blender. Pass through a sieve to remove the plum skins. Allow to cool.
  • Put the remaining sugar in a pan with 150ml water, and dissolve over a low heat. Boil for 5 mins or until the mixture reaches 120C on a cooking thermometer.
  • To make the meringue base, whisk the egg whites until stiff. With the beaters running, carefully pour the sugar mixture onto the egg white, whisking until thick. In another bowl, softly whip the cream, then gently fold in the liqueur, plum pulp, biscuits and the meringue. Pour into the tin, cover with cling film and freeze for a few hrs until set. To serve, remove from the freezer 5 mins before scooping into balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 54 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

AMARETTI



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This is the classic Italian almond macaroon. When first baked they are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. As they sit, they get crunchy throughout. Delicious with any fruit dessert.

Provided by Kevin Ryan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups blanched slivered almonds
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, grind the almonds into a fine meal. Add the sugar and continue to process for another 15 seconds. Finally, add egg whites and almond extract, continue to process until a smooth dough forms around the blade.
  • Using a teaspoon, place well rounded spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Cookies should be at least 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Cookies should be golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on the paper before removing. Store in a dry place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 16.8 mg, Sugar 26.1 g

Tips:

  • Chill your amaretti cookies for at least 30 minutes before using them. This will help them hold their shape better in the ice cream.
  • To make sure your amaretti ice cream balls are evenly coated in chocolate, use a fork to carefully roll them around in the melted chocolate.
  • If you don't have any sprinkles on hand, you can use chopped nuts, grated chocolate, or even crushed candy canes to decorate your amaretti ice cream balls.
  • Be sure to store your amaretti ice cream balls in the freezer for at least 2 hours before serving. This will allow them to firm up and become even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Amaretti ice cream balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. So next time you are looking for a sweet and refreshing treat, give these amaretti ice cream balls a try.

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