Cran-Coconut Amaretti Torte with Whipped Cream and Basil Sparkles Recipe lmlyon Recipe

Name: Cran-Coconut Amaretti Torte with Whipped Cream and Basil Sparkles Recipe lmlyon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Non-stick cooking spray; 8 oz. almond paste; 1 cup butter, room temperature; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 egg whites, lightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups sweetened flake coconut, divided; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 12 oz. white chocolate chips, divided; 16 oz. sweetened coconut creme; 1 tsp. coconut extract/flavor; 2 cups sliced almonds; 2 1/2 cups Ocean Spray Craisins sweetened dried cranberries, divided; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/3 cup very finely chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup coarse sugar (decorators sugar)

Servings: persons

Non-stick cooking spray
8 oz. almond paste
1 cup butter, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sweetened flake coconut, divided
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
12 oz. white chocolate chips, divided
16 oz. sweetened coconut creme
1 tsp. coconut extract/flavor
2 cups sliced almonds
2 1/2 cups Ocean Spray Craisins sweetened dried cranberries, divided
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup very finely chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup coarse sugar (decorators sugar)

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Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9 inch spring-form pan with cooking spray.
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In large bowl, cream together the almond paste, butter, sugar, and egg whites until light and fluffy; beat in salt.
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Stir in 1 cup coconut.
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Gradually blend in flour.
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Press dough into bottom and 1 inch up sides of pan.
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Bake 25-30 minutes, or until golden; cool completely.
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Melt the white chocolate chips.
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Stir in coconut creme, coconut flavor, almonds, and 2 cups cranberries.
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Spread mixture evenly in crust and top with reserved/remaining cranberries and coconut.
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Chill until set, at least 30 minutes, before removing sides of pan.
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Beat together the cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Can store untopped/ungarnished Torte, covered in refrigerator or at cool room temperature.
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Just before serving, muddle or chop together the basil and coarse sugar.
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Slice torte into 8 or 12 wedges.
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Top each with a dollop of the Whipped Cream and sprinkle with Basil Sparkles (the sugar-basil mixture).

2418

kcal

Calories

174

Fat

185

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Non-stick cooking spray, 8 oz. almond paste, 1 cup butter, room temperature, 2/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Cran-Coconut Amaretti Torte with Whipped Cream and Basil Sparkles Recipe lmlyon 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.

Cran-Coconut Amaretti Torte with Whipped Cream and Basil Sparkles Recipe lmlyon

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