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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Serve with reserved whipped cream and optional toppings as desired.
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling
YIELD: 8 servings.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 323 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.