Northern Cherry Puffs Recipe

Name: Northern Cherry Puffs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and drained; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract, divided; 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, optional; 1/3 cup shortening; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries; 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, optional; Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract, divided
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 cups fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

1
In a small bowl, combine cherries, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon extract and food coloring if desired; toss to coat. Spoon into four greased 10-oz. custard cups or ramekins.
2
In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and remaining extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Spoon over cherry mixture.
3
Bake, uncovered, at 375u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in cups for 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until blended. Add cherries and food coloring if desired. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Invert puffs onto dessert plates; top with warm cherry sauce and whipped cream.

911

kcal

Calories

Fat

180

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and drained, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract, divided, 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, optional, and more.

Yes, Northern Cherry Puffs 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.

Northern Cherry Puffs

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