Best Cherry Amaretto Dessert Low Carb Recipes

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BING CHERRY-AMARETTI FOOL



Bing Cherry-Amaretti Fool image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHERRY AMARETTO DESSERT, LOW-CARB



Cherry Amaretto Dessert, Low-Carb image

This is a great dessert for the Atkins induction diet because it is very low in carb... almost none. Also good for Diabetics. It is also easy.

Provided by rachel ernst

Categories     Gelatin

Time 32m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5/8 ounce sugar-free cherry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups ice cold water
1 pint heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons almond extract

Steps:

  • Make the gelatin according to package directions: add boiling water to gelatin and mix until completely dissolved.
  • Add the cold water and almond extract.
  • Chill for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Whip the cream till stiff.
  • Be careful not to overbeat (it becomes whipped butter. Instead you want gentle peaks).
  • Add the whipping cream to the gelatin.
  • For a stiffer, jello-like consistency simply mix with a spoon.
  • For a flufflier consistency more like light mousse, use an electric mixer and mix the cream with the jello until frothy.
  • Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 44.8, Carbohydrate 3.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1.6

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