CHERRY AND AMARETTI PARFAITS
The familiarity of cherry cheesecake is reimagined in this surprisingly simple dessert. In each parfait, a quick, creamy ricotta filling is layered over sweetened poached cherries and topped with crumbled almond cookies from the market.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine cherries, water, granulated sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, blend cream cheese, ricotta, vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth. Divide cherries among 4 glasses, then top each with ricotta mixture. Sprinkle tops with crumbled amaretti cookies, and serve immediately.
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Daniel Mulenga
[email protected]I love how versatile these parfaits are. You can really use any kind of fruit or cookie that you like.
Farrukh Khan
[email protected]These parfaits are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Abd alhmeed Hmaar
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my parfaits didn't turn out as pretty as the ones in the picture.
Ritika Saud
[email protected]These parfaits are a great way to use up leftover cherries.
Jaye Whitehat
[email protected]I think these parfaits would be even better if they were served with a dollop of whipped cream.
Andrina Woodard
[email protected]I'm going to try making these parfaits with different fruits, like strawberries or blueberries.
Hana Heya
[email protected]These parfaits are so delicious! I love the combination of cherries and amaretti cookies.
Michael Myers
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my parfaits turned out really runny. I think I might have added too much milk.
Ahmed Aamir
[email protected]I made these parfaits for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Ghous Ali
[email protected]These parfaits are the perfect summer dessert. They're light, refreshing, and so easy to make.
Jane Njeri
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I still enjoyed these parfaits. The mascarpone cheese and amaretti cookies were delicious.
bankole olabode
[email protected]These parfaits are so pretty! I can't wait to serve them at my next brunch.
Butholezwe Lambert Mbatha
[email protected]I've never had amaretti cookies before, but I loved them in this parfait. They added a nice nutty flavor.
M. A. Haque
[email protected]The parfaits were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Overall, they were still very good.
Cherrylene Bruins
[email protected]I love how easy these parfaits are to make. They're perfect for a quick and delicious dessert.
Ramesh Majhi
[email protected]These cherry and amaretti parfaits were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet cherries, crunchy amaretti cookies, and creamy mascarpone cheese was divine.