When Bing cherries are in season, I make this fruity custard-style fool. The sweet cherries and whipped cream balance perfectly with the sour cream. —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York
Bing Cherry-Amaretti Fool
Ingredients
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh Bing or other dark sweet cherries, divided
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup coarsely crushed amaretti cookies (about 16 cookies)
- Optional toppings: Fresh mint leaves, Bing cherries and additional crushed amaretti cookies
Directions
- In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Place sour cream, sugar, lemon juice, extracts, 1 cup cherries and gelatin mixture in a blender; cover and process until cherries are pureed. Transfer to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Remove 1/2 cup whipped cream; reserve for topping. Gently fold remaining whipped cream into cherry mixture. Fold in crushed cookies and remaining chopped cherries. Divide mixture among 8 dessert dishes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Serve with reserved whipped cream and optional toppings as desired.
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