ALMOND AMARETTO MOUSSE

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This is a light, fluffy dessert that would top off any dinner and gather lots of kudos! It came from Tom Cowman's Cookbook and passed on to me by a wonderful gentleman cook

Provided by Happy Harry 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Amaretto
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pint heavy cream
whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
slivered almonds, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Put sugar, butter, egg yolks, and half & half into a heavy 2-qt. saucepan. Place over medium heat.
  • Stir constantly until it comes to a slow rolling boil. Let boil 2 minutes, still stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat. Strain into a bowl and put that bowl into a larger bowl containing ice. Continue stirring until mixture is cool.
  • Add extract, Amaretto, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
  • Whip cream, then fold into mixture.
  • Whip egg whites until stiff (not dry), then fold into mixture.
  • Fill wine or champagne glasses with mixture. Cover with plastic wrap & chill.
  • When serving, top with a little whipped cream & a sprinkle of almonds.

Shadetreemech66 Jcoop
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Yum!


Md Mokul Khan
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Overall, this is a great mousse recipe. It's easy to make, it's delicious, and it's perfect for any occasion.


TG Badol YT 45
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I would have liked the mousse to be a bit more firm, but it was still very good.


Landon Hollis
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This mousse is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Wadada Muzafar
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I'm not a big fan of amaretto, but I still enjoyed this mousse. The almond flavor is very prominent.


Martha Anderson
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This mousse is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.


Spark
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I made this mousse for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. He said it was the best mousse he's ever had.


Abby Smith
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This mousse is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's not too heavy.


Muna Jhada
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I made this mousse for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Adi Douglas
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This mousse is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious, you'll forget all about the time you spent making it.


Sk.Shakil islam sv
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I'm not usually a big fan of mousse, but this one is amazing. It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is divine.


Habiba Ahmad
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This mousse is so light and airy, it almost melts in your mouth.


Abdur Rahman Fahim
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I love the combination of almond and amaretto in this mousse. It's so unique and flavorful.


Jole Josip
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This mousse is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Bryan Morseman
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I've made this mousse several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Solomon Appenteng
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This mousse was a delight! The almond and amaretto flavors were perfectly balanced, and the texture was light and airy. I served it with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream, and it was a hit with my guests.