Cherry Amaretto Cheese Mold Recipes

SOUR CHERRY AMARETTO JAM

Steps:

• Inspect 5 cup-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Wash and pit the cherries. Chop them finely. You should have about 5 cups. Place cherries in a large saucepan and slowly bring to a boil over low-medium heat. Stir in pectin and slowly bring mixture to a full rolling boil. Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Return to a full rolling boil on high heat and boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Skim off any foam with a ladle or a large spoon.
• Remove from heat and stir in amaretto liqueur.
• Ladle sour cherry jam into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

BING CHERRY-AMARETTI FOOL

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Let stand 5 minutes., Place sour cream, sugar, lemon juice, extracts, 1 cup cherries and gelatin mixture in a blender; cover and process until cherries are pureed. Transfer to a large bowl., In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Remove 1/2 cup whipped cream; reserve for topping. Gently fold remaining whipped cream into cherry mixture. Fold in crushed cookies and remaining chopped cherries. Divide mixture among 8 dessert dishes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours., Serve with reserved whipped cream and optional toppings as desired.

AMARETTO CHERRIES

Steps:

• Stone the cherries with a cherry pitter. Place them in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Add the sugar, stir gently, and bring to a boil. Cook gently for about 15 to 20 minutes, the liquid should start to look like a light syrup.
• Add lemon juice, alcohol, vanilla extract, and bitter almond flavor. Continue cooking for 10 more minutes. Remove the foam.
• Divide the cherries between the sterilized jars and cover them completely with the liquid. Seal well and let cool. Keep in a dark cool place and let steep for about 3-4 weeks before serving. Once you open a jar, keep it refrigerated.

CHERRY TREASURE MOLD

Steps:

• Blend together cream cheese and mayonnaise.
• Dissolve gelatins in boiling water. Stir into cream cheese mixture. Add ginger ale; chill until slightly thickened. Add remaining ingredients.
• Pour into shallow 8-cup mold. Chill until firm.

AMARETTO RUM CHERRY CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Beat egg yolks til light, gradually slowly adding the 1 cup sugar, til thick, light and fluffy.
• Soften gelatin in water in small sauce pan, then bring it to a boil.
• In a very slow ribbon stream slowly beat into egg yolk mixture.
• Set aside.
• Beat whipping cream til thick and stiff, fold into egg yolk mixture.
• Slowly fold in amaretto and rum.
• Spread pie cherries on bottom of prepared shell.
• fill with egg-cream mixture.
• Top with grated chocolate.
• Chill over night or several hours til firm.