Cherry Almond Tiramisu Lower Sugar Recipes

CHERRY ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
• In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cream cheese, and melted butter until smooth.
• Add the oil and mix until combined. Add the egg and combine again.
• Add cherry juice and almond extract and mix well. Fold in the chopped cherries.
• Add the dry ingredients to the cherry mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until well combined and a soft dough forms.
• Roll the dough into balls of about 2 tablespoons each and drop, about 2 inches apart, on a baking sheet line with a baking mat or parchment. (The dough will be very soft).
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges have started to brown and look set.
• Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes and move to a cooling rack to cool completely.

CHERRY ALMOND AMISH SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• As noted above, drain the maraschino cherries, reserving the juice (!), finely mince the cherries, and then pat/squeeze VERY dry. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, oil, and sugars until combined.
• Beat in eggs, almond extract, cherry extract, and minced cherries.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
• Gradually add flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
• Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets.
• Bake at 375 for 8-11 minutes, or until edges and bottoms are lightly browned.
• Remove to wire racks to cool.
• Whisk together butter, maraschino cherry juice, and extracts.
• Stir in 4 cups powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
• Add additional maraschino cherry juice or powdered sugar, as needed, to achieve a thick, but spreadable consistency. It should be thicker than a glaze, and it shouldn't run off the cookie, but should be easily spreadable.
• Frost cookies, sprinkle with slivered almonds, decorate with additional sprinkles, if desired, and allow to set.

CHERRY TIRAMISU

Steps:

• Combine ricotta cheese, confectioners' sugar, sour cream and coffee liqueur in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
• Set aside. In the container of an electric blender or food processor, process cookies, in small batches, until finely crushed.
• Remove 6 cherries from cherry filling; reserve for garnish. To assemble dessert, spoon 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese mixture into six 8-ounce parfait glasses.
• Add 2 tablespoons cookie crumbs to each glass; top each with 2 tablespoons cherry filling. Repeat ricotta, crumb and cherry layers. Finish each serving with an equal portion of the remaining ricotta cheese mixture.
• Garnish with reserved cherries, grated chocolate and mint leaves, if desired. Let chill 2 to 3 hours before servings.

CHERRY CLOUD TIRAMISU

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 8' round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray.
• In mixer bowl, combine cake mix, egg whites, water & oil. Mix on low for 30 seconds, then on medium for 2 minutes. Pour evenly into prepared pans & bake at 350 degrees for 27-32 minutes or til toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine hot coffee & Splenda. Set aside to dissolve.
• Slice 2 cups of cherries in half, removing & discarding pit, then chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Set aside.
• In mixer bowl, beat together mascarpone cheese & powdered sugar. Add almond extract & coffee mixture, mixing well. Fold in whipped topping.
• In large glass trifle bowl (or other deep-sided dish), crumble one cake layer into bite-sized pieces & spread over the bottom of the bowl.
• Gently spread half of the mascarpone mixture on top of the cake.
• Sprinkle half of the chopped cherries on top of the mascarpone & top with all of the grated chocolate.
• Crumble second cake layer over everything & gently spread the rest of the mascarpone mixture on top. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Slice all but 2 cherries in half, remove & discard pits. Arrange the sliced cherries, cut side down, in a circular pattern around the outside edge of the mascarpone. Put the two whole cherries in center of bowl. Serve & enjoy!

CHERRY ALMOND TIRAMISU (LOWER SUGAR)

Steps:

• Mix egg yolks, sugar and Splenda in a metal bowl, and whisk until thick and pale yellow. It may not come together immediately, and may look too thick, but keep stirring, it does work after a few seconds.
• Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring constantly for 8 to 10 min, or until mixture is smooth, and falls in ribbons from the whisk. Set aside to cool.
• When egg yolks are cooled to room temperature, thoroughly beat in mascarpone, followed by about 2/3 of the whipped cream, and almond extract.
• Mix Amaretto and espresso or coffee.
• Line the bottom of a 3 quart casserole dish with half of the lady fingers, and brush with amaretto coffee. Layer on half of the egg yolk mixture, and half of the cherries, repeat layers. Top with remaining whipped cream and slivered almonds. Garnish with some whole cherries if you happen to have some left over.
• Chill at least one hour, or until tiramisu has firmed up enough to make pretty slices.

CHERRY-ALMOND SODA

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup sour cherry juice, 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium skillet; cook over medium-high heat until syrupy, about 15 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract; let cool. Add seltzer.
• For each drink, combine 2 to 4 tablespoons flavored syrup with 1 cup cold seltzer in an ice-filled glass.