Description
Indulge in Old Fashioned Cherries in the Snow, a classic dessert that combines the rich flavors of cherries with a creamy, fluffy topping, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherries, pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 package of gelatin (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine cherries and sugar, and cook over medium heat until the cherries release their juices.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Fold the cooled cherry mixture into the whipped cream gently.
- If using, dissolve gelatin in a small amount of water and add to the mixture for extra firmness.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with chopped nuts if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense cherry flavor, consider using cherry juice or extract.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Adjust the sugar according to the sweetness of the cherries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg