Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 8 of 11 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Cherry | 1 cup (138g) | 87 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Gelatin | 1 envelope (7g) | 23 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Dairy | not in our table | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 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
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Directions
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. In blender container or food processor bowl, combine gelatin mixture,sour cream, sugar, lemon juice and 1 cup of cherries. Cover and blend or process until pureed. Pour into a large bowl; set aside. Beat cream and amaretto liqueur until soft peaks form. Remove 1/2 cup of whipped cream for topping; cover and refrigerate. Gently fold remaining whipped cream into cherry mixture. Fold in another cup of cut up cherried and the crumbled amaretto cookies. Divide mixture among 8 individual serving dishes or parfait glasses. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or until serving time. Before serving, top each with a dollop of remaining whipped cream and 3 whole cherries Garnish with fresh mint leaves. Cherry Contest Entry submitted by: Mary Ann Lee