Cassata

Serving Size  : 12    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ice Cream / Frozen Yogurt       Ragú
  Amount  Measure       Ingredient — Preparation Method
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  1              quart  vanilla ice cream — softened
  1                cup  whipping cream
  1           teaspoon  vanilla extract
  1                     egg white
  2        tablespoons  confectioners sugar
     1/4           cup  chopped almonds
     1/4           cup  chopped maraschino cherries
  1              quart  chocolate ice cream — softened
  2        tablespoons  chopped pistachio nuts

Evenly press vanilla ice cream on the bottom of a 3-quart mold; freeze.
In a chilled medium bowl, whip 1/2 cup cream and vanilla until stiff; set
aside.

In a small bowl, whip egg white until soft peaks form; add sugar and beat until stiff. Fold egg white into whipped cream; add almonds and cherries.

Spoon mixture over vanilla ice cream; freeze 2 hours, or until firm.

Spread chocolate ice cream over egg white mixture; freeze 2 hours, or
until firm.

In a chilled medium bowl, whip 1/2 cup cream until stiff; set aside.

Quickly dip mold into hot water (about 8 seconds). Invert onto chilled
platter. Spread with whipped cream and sprinkle with pistachio nuts.

Serves 10 to 12.

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  “Ragú”
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