Meersburger Kirschen-Dessert (Cherry Desert Meeresburg)

* Exported from MasterCook *

Meersburger Kirschen-Dessert (Cherry Desert Meeresburg)

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : German Fruits
Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Lb Cherries -- Tart, Fresh
3 T Kirsch
6 T Sugar
2 T Water
12 Ea Ladyfingers
8 Oz Cream Cheese
1/2 T Vaillla Extract
2 Oz Almonds -- Ground **
1 C Heavy Cream
-----GARNISH-----
1 X 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.



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