Ingredients
6 ounces (1 cup) dried cherries
1 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
8 amaretti cookies, coarsely crumbled
Preparation
Combine cherries, water, granulated sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Let cool.
Meanwhile, blend cream cheese, ricotta, vanilla, confectioners’ sugar, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth. Divide cherries among 4 glasses, then top each with ricotta mixture. Sprinkle tops with crumbled amaretti cookies, and serve immediately.
