Cherry Amaretti Dessert

Recipe Ingredients

• 2.00 c Coarsely crushed amaretti
• Cookies or crisp macaroon
• (about 6 ounces)
• 1.00 cn (17 ounces) pitted cherries,
• Drained
• 1.00 c Whipping (heavy) cream
• 1.00 pk (3 ounces) cream cheese,
• Softened

Recipe Directions

• Amaretti cookies, a popular Italian almond-flavored sweet, can be found.


• Sprinkle 1-1/4 cups of the cookie crumbs in ungreased square pan, 9 X 9 X 2 inches; reserve remaining crumbs.


• Place cherries in blender or food processor.


• Cover and blend, or process, until coarsely chopped.


• Beat whipping cream and cream cheese in chilled medium bowl until stiff.


• Fold in cherries.


• Drop by spoonfuls onto crumbs in pan; carefully spread.


• Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.


• Cover and freeze at least 6 hours.


• Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.


• Freeze any remaining dessert.


• 9 SERVINGS; 225 CALORIES PER SERVING.

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