FROZEN AMARETTO CREAM BASKETS WITH BERRIES

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Frozen Amaretto Cream Baskets with Berries image

Categories     Berry     Dairy     Dessert     Amaretto     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup amaretto
1 cup chilled whipping cream
1 cup diced hulled fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Line baking pan with foil. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup sugar, then amaretto. Using same beaters, beat cream in large bowl until peaks form. Fold cream into cheese mixture in 2 additions. Drop cheese mixture in 6 mounds into prepared pan. Using back of spoon, make depression in center of each mound, pressing to form 3- to 4-inch-diameter baskets. Freeze baskets until firm, about 2 hours, or cover and keep frozen up to 3 days.
  • Combine strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl. Toss to blend. Let stand to release juices, tossing occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Place 1 basket on each of 6 plates. Spoon berries and juices into each.

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