French
DeutschBiscuit Tortoni
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| Type | Ice cream |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | France |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Eggs, heavy cream |
Biscuit Tortoni is an ice cream made with eggs and heavy cream, often containing chopped cherries or topped with minced almonds or crumbled macaroons. It is believed to be named after an Italian café owner in Paris in the 18th century.[1]
The dish has appeared on restaurant menus in the United States since 1899,[2] if not earlier.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Hesser, Amanda (2009-02-12). "1898: Tortoni". The New York Times Magazine. New York City: The New York Times Company. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-10-22.
- ^ Dinner held by Haan's at Park Row Building, NY (menu), 1899-12-09, p. 1, NYPL catalog ID b16981665, retrieved 2023-09-03,
Dessert ... Biscuit, Tortoni 25.
External links
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The dictionary definition of tortoni at Wiktionary
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