Best Ladyfinger Fruit Dessert Recipes

CHERRY LADYFINGER DESSERT

Steps:

• Split the ladyfingers, then stand the halves around the edges of the 9-inch springform pan (placing the rounded sides of ladyfingers against the pan).
• Line the bottom of the pan with lady fingers split side up. Save the rest. They are used later.
• Brush with liqueur; set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
• Add sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond exact, beating well.
• In a small mixing bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture.
• Spoon half into the ladyfinger-lined pan.
• Top with remaining fingers in a layer and top with remaining cream cheese mixture.
• Top with cherry pie filling now OR, you can wait until right before you serve it.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• Optional: For added flavor, pour cherry pie filling into a bowl ahead of time, and stir with 1/4 tsp almond extract. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours prior to using in the recipe. For one cup liquid heavy cream to be whipped (will double in volume), use 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP/.

LADYFINGER TRIFLE

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. , Split ladyfingers; arrange on the bottom and around the edge of a 2-qt. serving bowl (about 8 in. diameter). Pour cream cheese mixture into bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, spoon pie filling over cream cheese mixture.

LEMON LADYFINGER DESSERT

Steps:

• Set aside 5 ladyfingers; line the sides and bottom of a lightly greased 9-in. springform pan with remaining ladyfingers. In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. , In another large bowl, beat cream cheese and curd until smooth; add sugar. Beat on medium for 1 minute. Fold in whipped cream. Spread half of cream cheese mixture into prepared pan. Arrange reserved ladyfingers in a spoke pattern over top. Spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Cover and chill overnight.

LADYFINGER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Place ladyfingers on the bottom and around the edge of a 9 inch springform pan.
• In a medium bowl, whip cream until peaks form.
• In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
• Spoon 1/2 of cream cheese mixture into springform pan; cover with a layer of lady fingers and add remaining cream cheese mixture.
• Layer remaining ladyfingers and top with fruit pie filling. Chill before serving.

LADYFINGER LEMON TORTE

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, combine egg yolks, 1-1/4 cups sugar, lemon juice and egg whites. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 8-10 minutes or until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat a metal spoon. Remove from heat. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in lemon zest. Transfer to a bowl, press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Chill for 2-3 hours or until partially set., In a large bowl, beat cream on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold whipped cream into the cooled lemon mixture. , Arrange 24 ladyfingers around the edge of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Arrange 16 ladyfingers on bottom of pan. Spread with half the lemon mixture. Layer with remaining ladyfingers; top with remaining lemon mixture., Cover and freeze overnight. Remove from the freezer 5 minutes before cutting. Remove sides of the pan. Garnish with lemon slices and mint.