Strawberry Amaretti Bombe Recipes

CHOCOLATE-STRAWBERRY BOMBE

Steps:

• Grease and flour three (8- or 9-in.) round baking pans; set aside. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions. Divide evenly and pour into prepared pans. , Bake at 350° for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., Reserve 6-7 strawberries for garnish. Puree enough remaining strawberries to measure 1 cup; set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over juice concentrate; let stand 5 minutes. Microwave on high power 1 minute. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved; set aside. In a small bowl, beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff; set aside., To prepare filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in strawberry puree. Gradually add gelatin mixture; blend until smooth. Gradually whisk in whipped cream; set aside., Line a 12-cup capacity bowl with 2-3 long sheets of plastic wrap, allowing ends of plastic to over-hang edges by at least 6 inches. (Diameter at top of bowl must be 8-1/2 or 9-1/2 inches, depending on size of baking pan.), Gently press one cake layer into bottom of prepared bowl. , Spoon about one-half of filling over cake layer in bowl; top with second cake layer. Gently press down on cake layer. Spread remaining filling over cake. Top with remaining cake layer. Gently press down. Cover cake with loose ends of plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour., In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar and remaining 2 cups heavy whipping cream until stiff. Uncover top of bombe in bowl. Invert onto serving platter; remove and discard plastic wrap. Frost bombe with sweetened whipped cream., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and oil; stir until smooth. Transfer to a heavy-duty small resealable plastic bat. Cut a tiny hole in bottom corner of bag. Gently squeeze bag and drizzle chocolate over bombe. Garnish as desired with reserved strawberries.

BERRIES WITH ALMOND CREAM AND AMARETTI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl add the berries and douse with the liqueur. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar and let the berries macerate to get their juices flowing.
• In a large bowl, add the cream, 2 tablespoons of the remaining sugar and almond extract. Beat the cream with a whisk or electric beater until the cream forms peaks.
• Serve the berries in dessert dishes topped with whipped cream and crushed amaretti cookies.

STRAWBERRY SORBET WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND AMARETTI COOKIES

Steps:

• Place first 3 ingredients in blender. Pulse until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to ice cream maker. Process according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer sorbet to container and freeze. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.)
• Place fresh strawberries in medium bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and toss. Add vinegar and toss. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Scoop sorbet into bowls. Divide strawberries over sorbet. Spoon over juices accumulated in bowl. Sprinkle cookies over strawberries and serve.

STRAWBERRY-AMARETTI ETON MESS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks.
• Gently fold in the broken biscuits and strawberries until just combined (keep a few strawberries for garnish).
• To serve, divide between two serving dishes, sprinkle with grated chocolate and a few strawberries on top.

YOGURT PARFAITS WITH CRUSHED STRAWBERRIES & AMARETTI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the strawberries with half the sugar, then roughly mash them with a fork so they are juicy. Mix the remaining sugar into the yogurt, then layer up 6 glasses with amaretti biscuits, yogurt and strawberries.

STRAWBERRY-AMARETTI BOMBE

Steps:

• Chill 5 cup metal bowl.
• Press sorbet into bottom and up sides of bowl.
• Freeze until firm, for about 1 hour.
• Place ice cream in large bowl.
• Gently fold in cookie crumbs, almond-flavored liqueur and grated chocolate.
• Spoon ice cream mixture into center of sorbet.
• Cover and freeze until firm, for about 1 hour.
• To serve, dip mold into hot water for a few seconds.
• Place plate upside down on top of mold and invert onto plate.
• Garnish bombe with whole or sliced fresh strawberries.