Bing Cherry-Amaretti Fool

• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh Bing or other dark sweet cherries, divided
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup coarsely crushed amaretti cookies (about 16 cookies)
• Optional toppings: fresh mint leaves, halved Bing cherries and additional crushed amaretti cookies

1. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Let stand 5 minutes.
2. Place sour cream, sugar, lemon juice, extracts, 1 cup cherries and gelatin mixture in a blender; cover and process until cherries are pureed. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Remove 1/2 cup whipped cream; reserve for topping. Gently fold remaining whipped cream into cherry mixture. Fold in crushed cookies and remaining chopped cherries. Divide mixture among eight dessert dishes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
4. Serve with reserved whipped cream and toppings if desired.

unflavored gelatin, cold water, sour cream, sugar, lemon juice, almond, vanilla, fresh bing, heavy whipping cream, amaretti cookies, mint

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bing-cherry-amaretti-fool/ (may not work)