*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

         Meersburger Kirschen-Dessert (Cherry Desert Meeresburg)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : German                           Fruits
                Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      Pound         Cherries; Tart -- Fresh
   8      Ounce         Cream Cheese -- *
   3      Tablespoon    Kirsch
     1/2  Teaspoon      Vaillla Extract
   6      Tablespoon    Sugar
   2      Ounce         Almonds -- Ground **
   2      Tablespoon    -- Water
   1      Cup           Cream -- Heavy
  12                    Ladyfingers

----------------------------------GARNISH----------------------------------
Pistachio Nuts; Chopped  *    Soften Cream Cheese to room temperature.
**   Grind Almonds in the blender, if ground almonds are not available.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Wash and drain cherries.  Remove stones and reserve 8 whole cherries for garnish.  Place cherries in a bowl; add kirsch.  In a small pan boil 3 T sugar and the water for a minute to make a thin sugar syrup.  Add syrup to cherries; stir to blend.  Cover and let soak for 20 minutes.  Cut the ladyfingers in half, divide into 4 portions, and place in individual glass dishes.  Arrange cherries on top.  Thoroughly blend cream cheese, 3 T sugar, vanilla extract, and ground almonds.  Whip the cream and carefully fold it into the cream-cheese mixture.  Spoon over the cherries.  Garnish with the chopped pistachio nuts and whole cherries.



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