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

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

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.