Ingredients
3 tablespoons sugar4 teaspoons cornstarchDash salt3/4 cup fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries (thawed), coarsely chopped3/4 cup cherry juice blend1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1 to 2 drops red food coloring, optional1/2 cup mascarpone cheese1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon cherry brandy1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafers1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Preparation
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the cherries, juice blend and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; if desired, stir in food coloring. Cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, confectioners’ sugar and brandy. Spread about 1 teaspoon cheese mixture onto each of 20 wafers; layer each with 2 teaspoons cherry mixture. Top with remaining wafers. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking pan.
Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 4 hours before serving.
