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Meersburger Kirschen-dessert (Cherry Desert Meeres

An american recipe for Meersburger Kirschen-dessert (Cherry Desert Meeres, made with Cherries Tart Fresh, Kirsch, Sugar, Water, and Ladyfingers. Serves 4. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb
• 3 tbsp
• 6 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 12
• 8 oz
• 1/2 tsp
• 2 oz
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++ Wash and drain cherries.

2. 2

   Remove stones and reserve 8 whole cherries for garnish.

3. 3

   Place cherries in a bowl; add kirsch.

4. 4

   In a small pan boil 3 T sugar and the water for a minute to make a thin sugar syrup.

5. 5

   Add syrup to cherries; stir to blend.

6. 6

   Cover and let soak for 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Cut the ladyfingers in half, divide into 4 portions, and place in individual glass dishes.

8. 8

   Arrange cherries on top.

9. 9

   Thoroughly blend cream cheese, 3 T sugar, vanilla extract, and ground almonds.

10. 10

    Whip the cream and carefully fold it into the cream-cheese mixture.

11. 11

    Spoon over the cherries.

12. 12

    Garnish with the chopped pistachio nuts and whole cherries.