CHERRY AND AMARETTI PARFAITS

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The familiarity of cherry cheesecake is reimagined in this surprisingly simple dessert. In each parfait, a quick, creamy ricotta filling is layered over sweetened poached cherries and topped with crumbled almond cookies from the market.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces (1 cup) dried cherries
1 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
8 amaretti cookies, coarsely crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine cherries, water, granulated sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, blend cream cheese, ricotta, vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth. Divide cherries among 4 glasses, then top each with ricotta mixture. Sprinkle tops with crumbled amaretti cookies, and serve immediately.

sujal sun yt
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This recipe is a waste of time and money.


Punisher Akbary
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I would not recommend this recipe.


dikson willbrod
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These parfaits were a lot of work to make and they didn't taste that great.


Terry Bates
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my parfaits didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected.


fuzzy glitch
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These parfaits were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Fiaz king Fiaz king
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The amaretti cookies were a bit too crunchy for my taste, but otherwise these parfaits were delicious.


Legend Bunda
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I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I still enjoyed these parfaits.


yassolouay2010
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These parfaits are so light and fluffy, they're like eating a cloud.


Agustin Tamez
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I love the way the cherries add a pop of color to these parfaits.


Laxman Reshmi
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These parfaits are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're elegant, yet simple to make.


Obinna Victory
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I wasn't sure how the amaretti cookies would taste in this dish, but they were surprisingly delicious.


Piotr Stefanski
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The parfaits turned out beautifully.


Syed Asaad Akhtar
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I made these parfaits for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Starboy Kixzy
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These parfaits were a huge hit at my dinner party! The combination of cherries, amaretti cookies, and whipped cream was divine.