Noel Tortoni - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. vanilla ice cream
1/4 c. chopped toasted almonds
2 Tbsp. chopped red and green maraschino cherries
1 tsp. rum extract
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. nutmeg (optional)
1/2 c. M&M's (plain)
whipped cream
additional M&M's for decorating

Preparation

Cut ice cream into large chunks and place in a well-chilled bowl.
Stir quickly until smooth.
Stir in almonds, cherries, extracts and nutmeg.
Fold in candies.
Spoon into 2 1/2-inch fluted paper or foil baking cups in muffin pan.
Freeze.
Serve plain or top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a few additional candies.
Makes 8 servings.