Cherry Ladyfinger Dessert Recipes

LADYFINGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, and salt; set aside. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg yolks, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and the vanilla until light and creamy, about 4 minutes; set aside.
• In the clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a clean whisk attachment, beat egg whites on medium-high speed with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until foamy. Add cream of tartar, and continue to beat until soft peaks form. With machine running, gradually add remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, beating into stiff, glossy peaks.
• Fold egg-yolk mixture into egg-white mixture, then fold in dry ingredients. Do not overmix.
• Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip. Pipe 4-inch cookies onto prepared baking sheets leaving about 1 inch between cookies. Lightly dust with confectioners' sugar. Bake until just beginning to brown around the edges, about 8 minutes; rotate pans once after 4 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Will keep, at room temperature, in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
• Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar and, if desired, sandwich raspberry jam or lemon curd between them.

LADYFINGER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Place ladyfingers on the bottom and around the edge of a 9 inch springform pan.
• In a medium bowl, whip cream until peaks form.
• In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
• Spoon 1/2 of cream cheese mixture into springform pan; cover with a layer of lady fingers and add remaining cream cheese mixture.
• Layer remaining ladyfingers and top with fruit pie filling. Chill before serving.

CHERRY LADYFINGER DESSERT

Steps:

• Split the ladyfingers, then stand the halves around the edges of the 9-inch springform pan (placing the rounded sides of ladyfingers against the pan).
• Line the bottom of the pan with lady fingers split side up. Save the rest. They are used later.
• Brush with liqueur; set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
• Add sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond exact, beating well.
• In a small mixing bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture.
• Spoon half into the ladyfinger-lined pan.
• Top with remaining fingers in a layer and top with remaining cream cheese mixture.
• Top with cherry pie filling now OR, you can wait until right before you serve it.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• Optional: For added flavor, pour cherry pie filling into a bowl ahead of time, and stir with 1/4 tsp almond extract. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours prior to using in the recipe. For one cup liquid heavy cream to be whipped (will double in volume), use 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP/.

VERA'S LADY FINGER DESSERT

Steps:

• Whip whipping cream and almond extract together and set aside.
• Line the bottom and the sides of pan with your lady fingers.
• Cream together powdered sugar and cream cheese, fold in shipping cream mixture into cream cheese mixture.
• Spread mixture into the pan lined with lady fingers. Smoother top.
• Pour can of cherry pie filling over mixture.
• Cover with saran wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
• Enjoy.

LADYFINGER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir well. Strain into a cocktail glass.

FAVORITE LADYFINGER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the contents of crust mix from both packages, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 10-in. springform pan. Arrange ladyfingers around edge of pan. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup milk until smooth. Gradually beat in remaining milk. Add contents of filling mix from both packages; beat until smooth. Beat on medium for 3 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. , Pour over crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Top with pie filling. Remove sides of pan before serving.