Cherry Amaretto Cream

== Description ==
Contributed by: Mary Ann Lee
==Ingredients==
* 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
* ⅓ cup water
* 1 x 8 oz carton dairy sour cream
* ½ cup sugar
* 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
* ½ tsp vanilla extract
* ½ tsp almond extract
* 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh pitted cherries, divided
* 1 cup heavy whipping cream
* 3 tbsp amaretto liqueur
* 1 cup coarsely crumbled amaretto cookies
* 24 whole pitted cherries
* fresh mint leaves for garnish
== Directions ==
# In small saucepan, combine gelatin and water.
# Let stand for 5 minutes.
# Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved.
# Remove from heat.
# In blender container or food processor bowl, combine cooked gelatin,sour cream, sugar, lemon juice and 1 cup of cherries.
# Cover and blend or process until pureed.
# Pour into a large bowl; set aside.
# Beat cream and amaretto liqueur until soft peaks form.
# Remove ½ cup of whipped cream for topping; cover and refrigerate.
# Gently fold remaining whipped cream into cherry mixture.
# Fold in another cup of cut up cherries and the crumbled amaretto cookies.
# Divide mixture among 8 individual serving dishes or parfait glasses.
# Cover and chill at least 2 hours or until serving time.
# Before serving, top each with a dollop of remaining whipped cream and 3 whole cherries garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Category:Amaretto Recipes
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