Sour Cherry Frozen Yogurt

1. 1

   Stem and pit the cherries.

2. 2

   Put them in a medium, nonreactive saucepan with the sugar.

3. 3

   Cover, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to encourage the juices to flow, until the cherries are tender and cooked through.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.

5. 5

   Puree the cooked sour cherries and any liquid in a blender or food processor with the yogurt and almond extract until smooth.

6. 6

   Chill for 2 hours, then freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturers instructions.

7. 7

   Make Sour Cherry Profiteroles by filling Profiteroles (page 232) with Sour Cherry Frozen Yogurt and topping them off with a few Sour Cherries in Syrup (page 185) and a scribble of Lean Chocolate Sauce (page 165).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.