Best 2 Cherry Amaretto Dessert Low Carb Recipes

Cherry Amaretto Dessert, Low-Carb image

Provided by rachel ernst

Categories Gelatin

Time 32m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5/8 ounce sugar-free cherry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups ice cold water
1 pint heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons almond extract

Steps:

Make the gelatin according to package directions: add boiling water to gelatin and mix until completely dissolved.
Add the cold water and almond extract.
Chill for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
Whip the cream till stiff.
Be careful not to overbeat (it becomes whipped butter. Instead you want gentle peaks).
Add the whipping cream to the gelatin.
For a stiffer, jello-like consistency simply mix with a spoon.
For a flufflier consistency more like light mousse, use an electric mixer and mix the cream with the jello until frothy.
Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 44.8, Carbohydrate 3.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1.6

Light Cherry Amaretto Cheesecake Ice Cream image

Provided by Maito

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 egg yolks, beaten
6 tablespoons sugar
2 cups nonfat milk (or low-fat)
4 ounces light cream cheese spread
2 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon raspberry jam (or cherry or strawberry)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons Amaretto
6 low-fat graham crackers, broken into small pieces (3 full sheets)
2 cups fresh cherries, stemmed, pitted, and quartered
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

In a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons sugar to beaten egg yolks. Whisk well.
In a medium pot, combine remaining 4 tablespoons sugar with milk, and bring almost to a simmer over high to medium-high heat.
Scoop out a small amount of hot milk to temper the egg yolks (about ¼ cup); slowly whisk into egg yolks. Repeat this one more time.
Add egg mixture to pot of hot milk and whisk thoroughly. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium to medium low heat until thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3-5 minutes. Do not let mixture boil. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl (an electric mixer works best), beat cream cheese and mascarpone until well whipped. Add jam, lemon juice, extracts, and Amaretto, and beat to combine. On low speed, gradually beat in hot milk mixture. Cream cheese will not be completely dissolved/smooth - that is OK.
Let mixture cool before chilling in the refrigerator. This takes about 10 minutes if you place the container in a bowl filled with ice and cold water. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
Stir mixture to re-combine and freeze in an ice cream machine, according to manufacturer's directions. In the last minute or two of freezing, add the graham cracker pieces.
Serve immediately or freeze for 1-4 hours, if a firmer consistency is desired. Top with cherries (and almonds, if using) and enjoy! This is best eaten the same day you make it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.8, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 100.8, Sodium 190.6, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 39.8, Protein 10.2