Meersburger Kirschen-dessert (Cherry Desert Meeres

* Exported from MasterCook *

Meersburger Kirschen-dessert (Cherry Desert Meeres

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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 Pound Cherries; Tart, Fresh
3 Tablespoons Kirsch
6 Tablespoons Sugar
2 Tablespoons Water
12 Ladyfingers
8 Ounces Cream Cheese
1/2 Teaspoon Vanillla Extract
2 Ounces Almonds; Ground
1 Cup 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.



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