Title: Meersburger Kirschen-Dessert (Cherry Desert M
Categories: Ethnic Fruit Dessert
Yield: 4 Servings
| 1 | lb | Cherries; Tart, Fresh |
| 3 | tb | Kirsch |
| 6 | tb | Sugar |
| 2 | tb | ;Water |
| 12 | | Ladyfingers |
| 8 | oz | Cream Cheese; * |
| 1/2 | ts | Vanilla Extract |
| 2 | oz | Almonds; Ground ** |
| 1 | c | Cream; Heavy |
| GARNISH |
| | | Pistachio Nuts; Chopped |
* Soften Cream Cheese to room temperature. ** Grind Almonds in the
blender, if ground almonds are not available.
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Wash and drain cherries. Remove stones and reserve 8 whole cherries for
garnish. Place cherries in a bowl; add kirsch. In a small pan boil 3 T
sugar and the water for a minute to make a thin sugar syrup. Add syrup to
cherries; stir to blend. Cover and let soak for 20 minutes. Cut the
ladyfingers in half, divide into 4 portions, and place in individual glass
dishes. Arrange cherries on top. Thoroughly blend cream cheese, 3 T sugar,
vanilla extract, and ground almonds. Whip the cream and carefully fold it
into the cream-cheese mixture. Spoon over the cherries. Garnish with the
chopped pistachio nuts and whole cherries.