tortoni

[ tawr-toh-nee ]

noun

1. ice cream made with eggs and heavy cream, often containing chopped cherries or topped with minced almonds or crumbled macaroons.
2. biscuit tortoni.

tortoni

/ tɔːˈtəʊnɪ /

noun

1. a rich ice cream often flavoured with sherry

Word History and Origins

Origin of tortoni¹

First recorded in 1940–45; said to be after an Italian caf é owner in Paris in the 18th century

Word History and Origins

Origin of tortoni¹

from Italian: probably from the name of a 19th-century Italian caterer in Paris

Example Sentences

I think this Apricot Tortoni is the perfect crossover dessert for late summer and early fall and a nice departure from the many lemon and berry variations I crave throughout June and July.

From Salon

I won't say this Apricot Tortoni can save the world, but it will bring you and whoever you share it with a reprieve from all the media headlines that stress and unnerve because all of that will be set aside while you eat and enjoy this incredibly delicious dessert.

From Salon

This frozen tortoni is refreshing yet somehow cozy — perfect for this time of year.

From Salon

“This year has been very hard. … Before the café was always full, you had to wait to get in,” said Nicolas Prado, one of the managers of Cafe Tortoni, located in the center the Argentine capital, which is known for its European flair.

From Washington Times

Spanish poet García Llorca visited the Tortoni during his stays in Buenos Aires.

From Washington Times