1 lb Cherries, Tart, Fresh 3 tb Kirsch 6 tb Sugar 2 tb Water 12 Ladyfingers 8 oz Cream Cheese * 1/2 ts Vaillla Extract 2 oz Almonds, Ground ** 1 c Cream, Heavy
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.