Biscuit Tortoni

Serves 6

Lazzaroni di Saronno cookies are imported from Italy. They come individually packed in various tissue colors in an attractive red tin. The cookies have a long shelf life.

1 c. crushed Amaretti cookies
¼ c. sugar
pinch salt
¾ c. whole milk
8 oz. heavy cream
½ tsp. vanilla extract
¼ tsp. almond extract

1. Using a rolling pin, pulverize the Amaretti cookies on a piece of wax paper. Reserve ¼ cup.
2. Transfer ¾ cup cookie crumbs to a medium bowl.
3. Stir in the sugar and salt.
4. Stir in the milk.
5. Allow the mixture to stand for 15 minutes.
6. Whip the cream and add the extracts.
7. Carefully fold the flavored cream into the cookie crumb mixture.
8. Spoon into ramekins or soufflé dishes.
9. Sprinkle the tops with the reserved crumbs.
10. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and freeze until firm.
11. When ready to serve, remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving