Elegy For A Dirty Snowbank Recipe

Name: Elegy For A Dirty Snowbank
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4.5 ounces thin dark chocolate cookie wafers, crushed (Nabisco famous work); 1/8 cup sliced almonds, ground up; 6 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons light muscovado sugar; 10 ounces homemade cherry preserves, especially Cherry Amaretto Jam (by aargersi); 1 teaspoon Meyer lemon zest; 4 ounces whipping cream; splash of Amaretto, optional; 14 dark chocolate thin cookie wafers; 1 ounce dark chocolate bar, shaved

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the crushed wafers and ground almonds ( I use a coffee grinder) together in a bowl.
2
Melt the butter in a small pan; dissolve the sugar in the butter. Pour this over the crumb mixture and mix thoroughly.
3
Press this mix into a pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes.
4
Spread the cherry preserve over the pie shell. Grate the lemon on top. If you don't have a homemade cherry jam (see aargersi's recipe on this site), you can use a very good cherry preserve from an artisan kitchen. Add a splash of Amaretto if desired. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool and then chill.
5
Whip the heavy cream adding a splash of Amaretto, if desired. Lather up a thick layer on cream on top of the chilled pie. Break chocolate wafers in half. Insert into the cream in a radial pattern as illustrated in one of the photos. Cover the wafers over with cream for the magic to happen. Add shaved chocolate on top. It might still look like a dirty snowbank. Patiently, let set for about an hour in the fridge until the wafers bloom into cake-like blossoms. Then serve. Cutting the pie reveals the cherry surprise. Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to a few days.

2427

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

243

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4.5 ounces thin dark chocolate cookie wafers, crushed (Nabisco famous work), 1/8 cup sliced almonds, ground up, 6 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons light muscovado sugar, and more.

Yes, Elegy For A Dirty Snowbank falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Elegy For A Dirty Snowbank

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