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

 * 1) In small saucepan, combine gelatin and water.
 * 2) Let stand for 5 minutes.
 * 3) Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved.
 * 4) Remove from heat.
 * 5) In blender container or food processor bowl, combine cooked gelatin,sour cream, sugar, lemon juice and 1 cup of cherries.
 * 6) Cover and blend or process until pureed.
 * 7) Pour into a large bowl; set aside.
 * 8) Beat cream and amaretto liqueur until soft peaks form.
 * 9) Remove ½ cup of whipped cream for topping; cover and refrigerate.
 * 10) Gently fold remaining whipped cream into cherry mixture.
 * 11) Fold in another cup of cut up cherries and the crumbled amaretto cookies.
 * 12) Divide mixture among 8 individual serving dishes or parfait glasses.
 * 13) Cover and chill at least 2 hours or until serving time.
 * 14) Before serving, top each with a dollop of remaining whipped cream and 3 whole cherries garnish with fresh mint leaves.