CHERRY ALMOND DELIGHTS
A tender cream cheese dough filled with homemade almond paste and maraschino cherries makes an elegant cookie tart fit for a party.-Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in egg. Add cookie mix; mix well (dough will be sticky). Shape dough into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to handle., Place almonds and sugar in a food processor; pulse until almonds are finely chopped. Add eggs; process until mixture forms a paste. Add butter and vanilla; process until blended., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls; press onto bottom and up the sides of greased mini muffin cups., Place 1 Tbsp. filling in each cup. Top each with a cherry. Bake 16-18 minutes or until edges are golden and filling is set. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Dust tops with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Nicole Patton
[email protected]These Cherry Almond Delights are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and always a hit with my family and friends.
Katusiime Atwooki
[email protected]I love the almond flavor in these Cherry Almond Delights. It's the perfect complement to the sweet cherries.
Nafiza
[email protected]These Cherry Almond Delights are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they're always a hit with my guests.
Chinecherem Favour
[email protected]I love the fact that these Cherry Almond Delights can be made ahead of time. I can make them the day before I need them, which saves me a lot of time.
Tereica Griffiths
[email protected]These Cherry Almond Delights are the perfect gift for any occasion. I always get rave reviews when I give them to friends and family.
Hameed Raja
[email protected]I love the way these Cherry Almond Delights look. They're so pretty and festive, they're perfect for any occasion.
Yvette Rainford
[email protected]These Cherry Almond Delights are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can make them. I love that I can have them ready in under an hour.
ALEX NANAOTOO
[email protected]I've tried many different Cherry Almond Delight recipes, but this one is by far the best. The filling is creamy and delicious, and the cherries and almonds add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!
David Infante
[email protected]These Cherry Almond Delights are the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth. They're sweet, tart, and crunchy, and they always leave me wanting more.
Kim Tannie
[email protected]I love how versatile these Cherry Almond Delights are. I can serve them as a dessert, a snack, or even a breakfast treat. They're always a hit, no matter when I serve them.
Chandawimala Himi
[email protected]These Cherry Almond Delights are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my family and friends.
619 Basha
[email protected]I made these Cherry Almond Delights for my kids' birthday party, and they were a huge hit! The kids loved the sweet and tart filling, and the adults loved the crunchy almond topping.
Jennifer Seth
[email protected]These Cherry Almond Delights are the perfect summer treat. They're light and refreshing, and the cherries and almonds add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
Renee Terry
[email protected]I love the combination of cherries and almonds in these Cherry Almond Delights. The cherries are sweet and tart, and the almonds add a nice crunch. The filling is also very creamy and delicious.
Keisha Bobb
[email protected]These Cherry Almond Delights are a great way to use up leftover cherries. I always have a few extra cherries after making cherry pie, and these delights are the perfect way to use them up.
Tawiah Maxco
[email protected]I've made these Cherry Almond Delights several times now, and they're always a hit. The filling is creamy and delicious, and the cherries and almonds add a nice crunch. I love that they're so easy to make, too.
Yousaf Khan
[email protected]These Cherry Almond Delights are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're sweet, tart, and crunchy, and they always disappear quickly. I highly recommend them!
Nurul aminzz
[email protected]I love how easy these Cherry Almond Delights are to make. I can have them ready in under an hour, which is perfect for busy weeknights. Plus, they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Don Poloy
[email protected]I made these Cherry Almond Delights for my family and they were a huge success! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The filling was smooth and creamy, and the cherries and almonds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be ma
Mercy Mukhaya
[email protected]These Cherry Almond Delights were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet cherries, crunchy almonds, and creamy filling. I'll definitely be making these again.