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Amaretti and Almond Parfait

Amaretti and Almond Parfait
Yields
4 servings

A dessert to wow your dinner guests: classic Italian amaretti, topped with almond scented cream and kirsch laced cherries.

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ingredients

Amaretti Cookies

1
Tbsp all purpose flour
1
Tbsp cornstarch
1
tsp cinnamon
cup sugar
1
tsp finely grated lemon zest
1
cup ground almonds
2
large egg whites
1
tsp almond extract
¼
cup icing sugar

Almond Cream

1
cup mascarpone cheese
½
cup sour cream
cup light brown sugar, packed
1
tsp vanilla extract
1
tsp almond extract
cup whipping cream

Cherries and Assembly

1 ½
cup pitted sweet cherries
1
Tbsp Kirsch
2
Tbsp sugar
cup slivered or sliced almonds, lightly toasted
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directions

Step 1

For amaretti, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add remaining 1/3 cup sugar. Whip until whites hold a stiff peak. Stir in almond mixture and add almond extract. Shape teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, wetting your hands with cool water to prevent sticking. Sift icing sugar over cookies and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly browned. Allow to cool, then store in an airtight container.

Step 3

Sift flour, cornstarch, cinnamon and 1/3 cup of sugar and lemon zest over ground almonds and toss to blend.

Step 4

For almond cream, stir mascarpone, sour cream and brown sugar together to dissolve sugar. Stir in extracts. Whip cream until a soft peak forms and fold in. Chill until ready to assemble.

Step 5

For cherries, toss cherries with Kirsch and sugar and let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 6

To assemble, place one amaretti cookie on a plate. Add a dollop of almond cream. Top with another amaretti cookie. Top with another dollop of almond cream, a sprinkle of toasted almonds and then a spoonful of cherries. Repeat to make 4 servings in total. Serve.

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