German Cherry Dessert Recipe

Name: German Cherry Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh cherries, divided; 3 tablespoons cherry brandy; 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons water; 12 green grapes (long, seedless); 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup ground almonds; 1 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons almonds, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh cherries, divided
3 tablespoons cherry brandy
6 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
2 tablespoons water
12 green grapes (long, seedless)
1 cup cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup ground almonds
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons almonds, chopped (optional)

1
Wash & drain cherries, then remove pits & set aside 8 whole cherries for garnish.
2
Place remaining cherries in a bowl & add cherry brandy.
3
In a small saucepan, boil 3 tablespoons of sugar in the water to make a thin sugar syrup, then add this syrup to the cherries & stir to blend, before covering the cherries & setting them aide to soak for 20 minutes.
4
Cut the grapes in half, & put 6 halves in each of 4 glass dishes, before arranging the cherries on top of the grapes.
5
Thoroughly blend together the cream cheese, 3 tablsepoons of sugar, vanilla extract & ground almonds.
6
Whip the cream & carefully add it to the cream cheese mixture, then spoon it over the cherries.
7
Decorate each bowl with the chopped almonds & 2 whole cherries each.

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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: 2 cups fresh cherries, divided, 3 tablespoons cherry brandy, 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided, 2 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, German Cherry Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

German Cherry Dessert

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