Cherry Amaretto Cream

Ingredients

 * 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
 * 1/3 cup water
 * 1 8 oz. carton dairy sour cream
 * 1/2 cup Sugar
 * 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 * 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
 * 1/2 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

 * 1) 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.
 * 2) In blender container or food processor bowl, combine cooked gelatin,sour cream, Sugar, lemon juice and 1 cup of cherries.
 * 3) Cover and blend or process until pureed.
 * 4) Pour into a large bowl; set aside.
 * 5) Beat cream and amaretto liqueur until soft peaks form.
 * 6) Remove 1/2 cup of whipped cream for topping; cover and refrigerate.
 * 7) Gently fold remaining whipped cream into cherry mixture.
 * 8) Fold in another cup of cut up cherries and the crumbled amaretto cookies.
 * 9) Divide mixture among 8 individual serving dishes or parfait glasses.
 * 10) Cover and chill at least 2 hours or until serving time.
 * 11) Before serving, top each with a dollop of remaining whipped cream and 3 whole cherries Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

submitted by: Mary Ann Lee