Bing Cherry Amaretti Fool Recipe
A creamy Bing Cherry Amaretti Fool made with fresh cherries, whipped cream, and crunchy amaretti cookies.
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 cherries divided
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup coarsely crushed amaretti cookies about 16 cookies
- Optional Toppings:
- Fresh mint leaves
- Fresh Bing cherries
- Additional crushed amaretti cookies
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let it stand for 1 minute.
- Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until the gelatin completely dissolves.
- Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
- Place the sour cream, sugar, lemon juice, almond extract, vanilla extract, 1 cup chopped cherries, and the gelatin mixture into a blender.
- Blend until smooth and the cherries are fully pureed.
- Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Reserve 1/2 cup whipped cream for serving.
- Gently fold the remaining whipped cream into the cherry mixture.
- Fold in the crushed amaretti cookies and the remaining chopped cherries.
- Divide the Bing Cherry Amaretti Fool Recipe mixture evenly among 8 dessert dishes or glasses.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Top with the reserved whipped cream and optional garnishes before serving.
Notes
- Garnish with fresh cherries and mint leaves for a beautiful presentation.
- Serve in parfait glasses for an elegant dessert table display.
- For added texture, sprinkle extra crushed amaretti cookies just before serving.
- This fresh cherry dessert is ideal for summer celebrations and holiday meals.