Ingredients
1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/3 cup cold water1 cup sour cream1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups coarsely chopped fresh Bing or other dark sweet cherries, divided1 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup coarsely crushed amaretti cookies (about 16 cookies)Optional toppings: Fresh mint leaves, Bing cherries and additional crushed amaretti cookies
Preparation
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.
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.
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 8 dessert dishes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Serve with reserved whipped cream and optional toppings as desired.
