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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 FANTASY



Cherry Fantasy image

This is very simple dessert. You can literally fix it and forget it. Its a good holiday dessert.

Provided by Zelda Hopkins

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can(s) cherry pie filling
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk
1 small can crushed pineapple, drained
1 c marshmallows, mini
1 c coconut
1 c chopped nuts
9 oz whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • 1. Mix first six ingredients together. Fold in cool whip and let set overnight in refrigerator.

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