Biscuit Tortoni

• ½ pint double cream
• 2 egg whites
• castor sugar
• salt

Whip cream. Beat egg whites; add sugar and salt, to taste, and continue beating until mixture is stiff and glossy. Fold chopped almonds (reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish) into egg mixture with whipped cream. Stir in sherry, Marsala or cognac, to taste, and spoon mixture into 6 to 8 individual sou