Almond Amaretto Mousse Recipe

Name: Almond Amaretto Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
Put sugar, butter, egg yolks, and half & half into a heavy 2-qt. saucepan. Place over medium heat.
2
Stir constantly until it comes to a slow rolling boil. Let boil 2 minutes, still stirring constantly.
3
Remove from heat. Strain into a bowl and put that bowl into a larger bowl containing ice. Continue stirring until mixture is cool.
4
Add extract, Amaretto, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
5
Whip cream, then fold into mixture.
6
Whip egg whites until stiff (not dry), then fold into mixture.
7
Fill wine or champagne glasses with mixture. Cover with plastic wrap & chill.
8
When serving, top with a little whipped cream & a sprinkle of almonds.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 4 eggs, separated, 1/2 cup half-and-half cream, and more.

Yes, Almond Amaretto Mousse falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond Amaretto Mousse

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